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A contractor holds three jobs: one for a city, one for a state department, one for a private owner. Which statute sets the payment clock on each?

Correct Answer

B) Sections 218.735, 255.073 and 715.12 respectively

A city is a local governmental entity under s. 218.72(5) and falls under s. 218.735. A state department is a public entity under s. 255.072(5), which s. 255.072 expressly distinguishes from a local governmental entity, and falls under s. 255.073. A private written contract for which a lien is authorized falls under s. 715.12(2).

Answer Options
A
Section 218.735 for the first two and s. 715.12 for the third
B
Sections 218.735, 255.073 and 715.12 respectively
C
Section 218.735 for all three jobs alike
D
Section 255.073 for the first two and s. 715.12 for the third

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A city is a local governmental entity under s. 218.72(5) and falls under s. 218.735. A state department is a public entity under s. 255.072(5), which s. 255.072 expressly distinguishes from a local governmental entity, and falls under s. 255.073. A private written contract for which a lien is authorized falls under s. 715.12(2).

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