§ 1604. Additional remedies of owner
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 49 P.S. Mechanics' Liens
49 P.S. § 1604
§ 1604. Additional remedies of owner
Should the contractor fail to settle, discharge or defend or secure against the claim, as provided by this act, the owner may:
(2) undertake a defense against said claim in which case the contractor shall be liable to the owner for all costs, expenses and charges incurred in such defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, whether said defense be successful or not, but the undertaking of such defense shall not affect the right of the owner to retain funds of the contractor under section 6011 until the subcontractor's claim is finally defeated or discharged.
Credits
1963, Aug. 24, P.L. 1175, No. 497, art. VI, § 604.
Footnotes
49 P.S. § 1601.
49 P.S. § 1604, PA ST 49 P.S. § 1604
Current through the end of the 2023 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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