An owner makes written demand on its contractor for a copy of a subcontract and a statement of the amount due. The contractor ignores it. What follows?
Correct Answer
C) A cause of action for the damages the refusal causes
Section 713.16(1) requires a party to furnish the copy and statement on written demand of an owner or lienor contracting with or employed by the other party, and gives any person who suffers detriment from a refusal, neglect, or willfully false statement of the amount due a cause of action for the damages sustained.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 713.16(1) requires a party to furnish the copy and statement on written demand of an owner or lienor contracting with or employed by the other party, and gives any person who suffers detriment from a refusal, neglect, or willfully false statement of the amount due a cause of action for the damages sustained.
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