July 5, 2018

Construction subcontracts.

Under New York law, clauses in a construction subcontract, incorporating prime contract clauses by reference, bind the subcontractor only as to the prime contract provisions relating to the scope, quality, character, and manner of the work to be performed by the subcontractor.

Naupari v. Murray, NY Slip Op 04945 (1st Dep't July 3, 2018)

Here is the decision.