Construction Contracts And Arbitration Provisions: Is The Word “May” Mandatory? Maybe!
Best Practices Construction Law
AUGUST 10, 2017
As an example, when the parties use the word “shall” in their agreement, they generally understand that the obligation specified is mandatory. Payments may be withheld on account of (1) defective Work not remedied, (2) claims filed by third parties, or (3) failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.”.
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