Alaska § 34.35.100 - Action against contractor on lien.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 34.35.100 — Action against contractor on lien., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.35.100. Action against contractor on lien.
(a) Where a lien is recorded under AS 34.35.050 — 34.35.120 for work done or materials furnished to a prime contractor, the prime contractor shall defend an action at the expense of the prime contractor, and during the pendency of the action the owner may withhold from the prime contractor the amount of money for which the lien is recorded.
(b) If judgment is given against the owner or the property of the owner upon the liens, the owner may deduct from the amount due or to become due by the owner to the prime contractor the amount of the judgment and costs.
(c) If the amount of the judgment and costs exceeds the amount due by the owner to the prime contractor, or if the owner settles with that contractor in full, the owner may recover back from the prime contractor an amount paid by the owner in excess of the contract price, and for which the prime contractor was originally liable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 34.35.100
What does Alaska Statutes § 34.35.100 cover?
Section 34.35.100 ("Action against contractor on lien.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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