I have a client that began to remove work from the scope of the project as it progressed. He indicated that he wanted to do it on his own as he didn't want to pay overhead and profit. This shortened the amount of work for us but also the time on the project. I kept tabs on the progress through the architect so that I could coordinate when inspections should be done. Subsequent to a CO being issued, the homeowner made a legal demand for a very large sum of money citing project abandonment. We did not agrees as he owed us the final payment and we felt there was no ground. We are now headed to arbitration. For my own knowledge, I would like to know the legal definition of project abandonment under NY law. I am having a hard time finding it on the internet. Thank you!