Construction Litigation in Pennsylvania
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in Pennsylvania — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state law
- Title 27 - Environmental Resources › Chapter 81 - Good SamaritanPA 27 § 27-8104
- Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure › Chapter 58 - Forfeiture of AssetsPA 42 § 42-5805
- Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure › Chapter 66 - Prisoner LitigationPA 42 § 42-6604
- Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure › Chapter 67A - Recordings By Law Enforcement OfficersPA 42 § 42-67A08
- Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure › Chapter 73 - ArbitrationPA 42 § 42-7321.5
- Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure › Chapter 75 - Commencement of ActionsPA 42 § 42-7522
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in Pennsylvania.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.