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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=328325619-13042012><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Yes, but 255.05(2)(b) provides the form for a release of bond
claim and 255.05(2)(f) provides:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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class="Text Intro Justify" xml:space="preserve">A waiver that is not
substantially similar to the forms in this subsection is enforceable in
accordance with its terms.</SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial>I would argue that a release is a relinquishment of a known
right and that a release of lien claims (which are non-existent
because of governmental exemption from liens) is ineffective to waive the right
to claim against the bond.</FONT></SPAN></SPAN></DIV>
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[mailto:constructionlaw-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>William L. Grant<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, April 13, 2012 2:54
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<P class=MsoNormal>There is a statute. Section 713.23 says<SPAN
style="COLOR: #1f497d">: “</SPAN><SPAN class=number>(5) </SPAN><SPAN
class=text>A waiver and release of lien pursuant to s. <A
href="http://archive.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0713/Sections/0713.20.html">713.20</A>
given by a lienor shall constitute a waiver and release in a like amount of the
lienor’s right to make a claim against a payment bond under this
section.</SPAN>” There is at least an argument the same would apply to a
255.05 job, since courts regularly rely on 713 when the answer is not in
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<P class=MsoNormal>Subcontractor signs progress payment release of lien rights
in the form of Section 713.20(4) (after supplying all materials and performing
all work). It’s a government project, there are no lien rights. Same
Subcontractor has a bond claim for amounts unpaid (there is both a Section
255.05 bond and a subcontractor common law bond potentially applicable).
Is the progress payment release of lien enforceable against Subcontractor to
prevent Subcontractor from getting paid the unpaid subcontract amounts?
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