Synopsis of article:
Courts interpreting the Massachusetts payment bond statute, M.G.L. c. 149, S 29, have repeatedly emphasized the broadly remedial purpose of the statute to protect subcontractors and suppliers from non-payment. This has led to several decisions allowing recovery for materials supplied and intended for the project, even if the materials were not ultimately incorporated into the project.
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