Legal Question in Construction Law in California

Re: contruction contracts

That question can only be addressed within the context of the contract. However, "said" and "the" are generally interchangeable in contracts.

Re: contruction contracts

It really doesn't matter that much. Using the term "said project" is a little old fashioned, but it doesn't make a difference so long as the context makes it clear what project you are referring to.

A better way is to capitalize the word project or use ALL CAPS and have a special definition for the term. "For the purposes of this contract, the term PROJECT shall refer to the construction of the Miller Residence at 123 Main Street in accordance with the plans drawn by Smith Architecture dated April 1, 2007." The more precision you have in your contract, the less chance of having problems down the line.