Posted by A S Johnson on 1/14/11 12:42pm
Msg #368659

Collection ability in Texas

Good news for independent/subcontractors in Texas!!

"Texas Supreme Court Confirms Rights of Subcontractors to Sue GCs" GC being General Contractors.

The only question I see as NSAs is who is the general contractor: the SS, Title/Escrow co/lender.
Send them all a invoice and reference the now case law as it in Texas.

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 1/14/11 12:49pm
Msg #368661

You might want to check with a TX atty. This may apply

only to work involving physical improvement to real estate.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 1/14/11 12:57pm
Msg #368670

Sid, you're not a subcontractor - you're an

Independent Contractor. Are you saying that up until now you didn't have the right to sue a company that owes you money?

Reply by A S Johnson on 1/14/11 1:12pm
Msg #368674

Re: Sid, you're not a subcontractor - you're an

I am not an attorney.
Yes we have had the right to sue for monies owed us. But most amounts are for small claims courts.
No this does not just apply fo physical contractors and Yes we are are true subcontractors.
The is case law that has been decided by the Texas Supreme Court which means if it is refernece in like cases, it should determin the outcome of the case. It would give you the "upper hand" if you were to file a suit.

Reply by A S Johnson on 1/14/11 1:00pm
Msg #368671

My brain freeze!
the case is title "Dealers Electrical Co v Scoggins Construction Co. Inc"

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 1/14/11 1:27pm
Msg #368676

As I said, not legal advice, but this case does not appear

to apply to a typical NSA situation.