Expansive Soils in Three Forks, Montana - A Concern for Homeowners

Three Forks, Montana, and Broadwater County, generally, are known to have expansive clay soils which sometimes can present serious problems for homeowners.[1] Swelling soils can cause severe damage to homes. Swelling soils contain clay minerals that...

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Montana Construction Law Survey: Vicarious, Joint and Several, and Alter-Ego Liability

Vicarious Liability Generally, an employer is not liable for the tortious acts of its independent contractor.[1] Exceptions to this rule, which create vicarious liability for the employer, arise when (1) there is a non-delegable duty...

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ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS: THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF AGREEING TO ARBITRATE

            Agreements to arbitrate construction disputes are nothing new in the realm of construction law. Often times, parties to a construction contract include a section within their contract...

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