Pavecon, Inc. v. R-Com, Inc.
159 S.W.3d 219 | Court of Appeals of Texas | 2005
Holding Summary
A subcontractor's failure to provide timely notice to a surety as required by Texas Property Code section 53.056(b) bars recovery on a payment bond, even when the surety failed to file the bond as required by statute.
Pavecon was required to give IFIC written notice by the 15th day of the third month following services.
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