Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1. An Overview Of The Scope And Method Of Inquiry -- 2. The Construction Lien Remedy Regime -- 3. The Process Of Reform -- The Genesis Of The Construction Lien Act -- 4. The Construction Lien Act In Its Historical Context -- 5. Reform Versus Repeal -- 6. Methodology -- Chapter 2. An Overview Of The Law -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Lien -- 3. The Lien Attaches To The Interest Of An Owner -- 4. The Holdbacks -- 5. Priority Of The Lien And Holdback -- 6. The Special Position Of The Crown, Municipalities And Railways -- 7. The Trust -- 8. Conclusion -- Chapter 3. The Construction Industry & The Nature Of Construction Activity -- 1. An Overview -- 2. Industry Structure -- 3. The Construction Contract -- 4. Project Contractual Structure -- 5. Conclusion -- Chapter 4. The Economic Role Of The Construction Lien Act In The Construction Industry -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Role Of Contract Security In The Contracting Process -- 3. The Decision To Seek Security --^ 4. The Impact Of Breach In Construction Contracts -- 5. Securing Protection From Non-performance -- 6. The Statutory Provision Of Security -- Chapter 5. The Lien -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Lien -- 3. Limitations On The Lien -- 4. Distribution Between Lien Claimants -- 5. The Protection Afforded By The Lien -- Chapter 6. The Expiry, Preservation And Perfection Of Liens -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Preservation Of Liens -- 3. Form And Content Of Claim For Lien -- 4. The Curative Power Of The Court -- 5. Preservation Of A General Lien And Joint Preservation Of Liens -- 6. Perfection -- Chapter 7. The Holdback -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Explanation Of The Holdback System -- 3. Nature Of The Protection Afforded By The Holdback System -- 4. Expiration Of The Lien -- 5. Alternatives To The Holdback -- Chapter 8. Trust Obligations Under The Construction Lien Act -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Purpose And Scope Of The Trust Provisions -- 3. Trust Proceedings -- 4. Discharge Of The Trust Obligations --^ 4. Piercing The Corporate Veil (personal Liability) -- 5. Bankruptcy And Statutory Trusts -- 6. Proposals For Reform -- 7. Conclusion -- Chapter 9. Extraordinary Remedies -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Appointment Of A Trustee -- 3. Labor And Material Payment Bonds -- 4. Conclusion -- Chapter 10. Special Problems -- 1. Introduction -- 2. The Substantial Performance Of The Contract -- 3. Certification Of Completed Subcontracts -- 4. The Concept Of The General Lien -- 5. Excessive Lien Claims -- Chapter 11. Summary Disposition Of Lien Claims -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Key Terms -- 3. Expiration Of Liens -- 4. Discharge Of Preserved And Perfected Liens -- 5. Vacating Claims For Lien And Certificates Of Action -- Chapter 12. Rights To Information -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Suppliers' Rights To Information -- 3. Defendant's Right To Information -- 4. Conclusion -- Chapter 13. Procedure In Lien Actions -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Procedure An Integral Part Of The Law -- 3. Lien Actions --^ 4. Parties To An Action -- 5. Consolidation Of Actions -- 6. Authority To Commence Action -- 7. Concurrent Proceedings -- 8. Defenses, Counterclaims, Crossclaims And Third Party Claims -- 9. Interlocutory Procedure -- 10. Discovery -- 11. The Implications Of Bankruptcy In Lien Actions -- 12. Trial Procedure -- 13. Judgment And The Effect Of Judgment -- 14. Costs -- 15. Appeal Procedure -- 16. Signature On Documents -- Chapter 14. Conclusion -- 1. Introduction -- 2. What Is The Goal Of The Law? -- 3. Is The Goal Justifiable? -- 4. Does The Law Appear To Attain Its Goal? -- 5. Is The Law Consistent In Its Approach? -- 6. Are There Better Ways Of Achieving The Desired Goal? -- 7. Costs Versus Benefits Of The Act -- Index Kevin Patrick Mcguinness. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

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