According to Civil Code Section 8814, what happens if a claimant serves an unbonded stop payment notice that exceeds the amount actually owed by the owner to the direct contractor?
Correct Answer
A) The claimant must pay the owner's costs and reasonable attorney fees
Civil Code Section 8814 provides that if an unbonded stop payment notice is served for an amount exceeding what the owner owes the direct contractor, the claimant is liable to the owner for costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of the excessive notice.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Civil Code Section 8814 provides that if an unbonded stop payment notice is served for an amount exceeding what the owner owes the direct contractor, the claimant is liable to the owner for costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred as a result of the excessive notice.
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