CONSTRUCTION LAW AND ETHICS FINAL | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What is contribution?
-When you pitch in for the bar tab.
-when you participate in a crime
-payment by a tortfeasor for his proportionate share of damages.
-payment of restitution by a convict Answer - payment by a tortfeasor for his
proportionate share of damages.
A contractual waiver of of lien rights is generally _____________.
-unenforceable
-enforceable
-consistent with Texas law
-consistent with public policy Answer - unenforceable
What was the critical factual difference between Eby and Chapman with
respect to application of the economic loss rule?
-there was no factual difference
-damage to physical property other than the subject of the contract
-grossly defective design
,-stronger arguments by appellate counsel Answer - damage to physical
property other than the subject of the contract
In Montgomery Ward v. Scharrenbeck, the Court held the plaintiff could
recover in _____________.
-contract
-tort
-both contract and tort
-neither Answer - tort
General Contractors in Texas __________ required to carry a minimum amount
of insurance and bonding.
-are
-are not
-may be
-all of the above Answer - are not
Design professional firms ____ be registered with the respective state board
governing their professions in addition to the individuals professionals.
-must
-may
-may not
-may sometimes Answer - must
, For a vendor to a subcontractor to successfully perfect a mechanic's lien on a
private project in Texas, it must
-send a notice to the Architect
-send a 2nd month notice to the Original Contractor
-send a 3rd month notice to the Owner
-both 2 & 3 Answer - both 2 & 3
It is ______to hold oneself out as an "architect" in Texas (distinguished from
"registered architect") if he is not licensed with the TBAE.
-illegal
-permissible
-excusable
-legal depending on the fees charged Answer - illegal
According to Chapman, when the duty allegedly breached is independent of
the contractual undertaking, the economic loss rule does NOT apply.
-True
-False Answer - True
Mediators are third party neutrals who ________ make decisions binding on
the parties.
-do
-sometimes
-never
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
What is contribution?
-When you pitch in for the bar tab.
-when you participate in a crime
-payment by a tortfeasor for his proportionate share of damages.
-payment of restitution by a convict Answer - payment by a tortfeasor for his
proportionate share of damages.
A contractual waiver of of lien rights is generally _____________.
-unenforceable
-enforceable
-consistent with Texas law
-consistent with public policy Answer - unenforceable
What was the critical factual difference between Eby and Chapman with
respect to application of the economic loss rule?
-there was no factual difference
-damage to physical property other than the subject of the contract
-grossly defective design
,-stronger arguments by appellate counsel Answer - damage to physical
property other than the subject of the contract
In Montgomery Ward v. Scharrenbeck, the Court held the plaintiff could
recover in _____________.
-contract
-tort
-both contract and tort
-neither Answer - tort
General Contractors in Texas __________ required to carry a minimum amount
of insurance and bonding.
-are
-are not
-may be
-all of the above Answer - are not
Design professional firms ____ be registered with the respective state board
governing their professions in addition to the individuals professionals.
-must
-may
-may not
-may sometimes Answer - must
, For a vendor to a subcontractor to successfully perfect a mechanic's lien on a
private project in Texas, it must
-send a notice to the Architect
-send a 2nd month notice to the Original Contractor
-send a 3rd month notice to the Owner
-both 2 & 3 Answer - both 2 & 3
It is ______to hold oneself out as an "architect" in Texas (distinguished from
"registered architect") if he is not licensed with the TBAE.
-illegal
-permissible
-excusable
-legal depending on the fees charged Answer - illegal
According to Chapman, when the duty allegedly breached is independent of
the contractual undertaking, the economic loss rule does NOT apply.
-True
-False Answer - True
Mediators are third party neutrals who ________ make decisions binding on
the parties.
-do
-sometimes
-never
