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Although any language in a contract can be deadly and should be viewed with caution, the following clauses can be particularly lethal

Recently the California Supreme Court ruled that the “Pay-if-Paid” clause (a condition precedent to the general contractor’s obligation to pay the subcontractor

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On June 27, 1997, the California Supreme Court invalidated “pay if paid” clauses in construction subcontracts in California. To quote the court,