A lien is essentially a charge or claim on property. It is most often placed on real estate, but it can apply to other assets/interests, such as personal property, bank accounts, and even lawsuits themselves. Generally, there are strict requirements in place to properly assert a lien. The mechanic lien statute, for instance, sets for…
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Contractor Disputes, Breach of Contract
Although most breach of contract actions generally share the same basic elements, different issues can arise depending on the type of contract. For instance, a “standard” contract between two individuals will not be subject to the Uniform Commercial Code, as would a contract for the sale of goods between merchants. Contract agreements relating to construction…
Clearing Real Estate Title Defects in Missouri
More than any other type of property, real estate is subject to creditor liens. Over the course of time, as title to a given piece of land moves from one person to another person, the owner changes, and thus so too do the amount of potential claims which may be levied against the land. Common…