skills/legal/construction-case-summary/SKILL.md
Produces structured U.S. construction law case summaries with timelines, holdings, damages, and risk takeaways. Triggers on construction case summaries, defect analyses, payment dispute summaries, bond or mechanic's lien reviews, OSHA violation briefs, or construction precedent digests.
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Structured, citation-anchored summary of a construction law decision for precedent and risk analysis.
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Case Metadata
| Field | Entry | |---|---| | Caption | | | Citation | | | Court | | | Decision Date | | | Jurisdiction | | | Procedural Posture | | | Standard of Review | | | Published / Precedential | | | Outcome | |
Parties and Roles
| Party | Role | Key Obligations / Exposure | |---|---|---| | | | |
Timeline
| Date | Event | Source Cite | |---|---|---| | | | |
| Element | Notes | |---|---| | Contract form (written/oral) | | | Clauses at issue (scope, notice, payment, change orders, force majeure) | | | Breach theory and defenses (substantial performance, impossibility, waiver) | | | Payment disputes (prompt payment, retainage) | | | Performance/payment bond issues | | | Mechanic's lien posture and deadlines | | | Economic loss doctrine application | |
| Element | Notes | |---|---| | Defect type (structural, design, materials, workmanship) | | | Patent vs latent classification | | | Statute of limitations / repose analysis | | | Expert testimony and code/standard references | | | Warranty claims (express/implied) | | | Fault allocation among participants | | | Damages theory (repair, diminution, consequential) | |
| Element | Notes | |---|---| | OSHA standard(s) cited | | | Violation classification and penalties | | | GC vs sub safety responsibility | | | Workers' comp exclusivity impact | | | Third-party liability or indemnity | | | Willful or criminal findings | |
Holdings / Rule Synthesis
| Issue | Holding | Rule/Standard | Cite | |---|---|---|---| | | | | |
Damages / Relief
| Category | Claimed | Awarded | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | | | | |
Practical Takeaways
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