713.001 - Short Title of Part

October 29, 2021 Jason Lambert

Statutory Text

This part may be cited as the “Construction Lien Law.”

Interpretations

Glob. Xtreme, Inc. v. Advanced Aircraft Ctr., Inc., 122 So. 3d 487, 491 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) (using title of this part to delineate statutes that do and do not apply to Chapter 713 as a whole)

Additionally, section 713.001, Florida Statutes (2012), entitled "Short title of part" (referring to Part I) states: "This part may be cited as the 'Construction Lien Law.'" This is a clear statement by the legislature that "under this part" as used in section 713.29 is limited to construction liens.

Jason Lambert is a Florida licensed attorney who focuses his practice on representing and advising contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers in the construction industry throughout the state of Florida. Before law school, Jason spent a decade working in the construction industry, primarily as a project manager and operations director for both new construction and remodeling. He also has experience in the wholesale and retail electrical, flooring, and countertop industries.

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