Focus (Forum & Focus)
May 20, 2008
Strict Construction
A case before the state high court will determine whether one party to a contract can shift the costs of defending claims and suits to the other party to the contract, even if that other party is not negligent, writes Gary A. Watt. - Focus Column
By Gary A. Watt
This article appears on Page 7
Can one party to a contract shift the costs of defending claims and suits to the other party to the contract, even if that other party is not negligent? Can this "defense" obligation ripen and remain even when no damages for negligence are owed? The California Supreme Court heard oral argument on May 7 and could affirm a subcontractor's liability...
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