Legal Definition and Related Resources of Subcontractor

In relation to building contracts, a subcontractor is one who is not contracting directly with the owner or his agent but with an original , general or principal contractor or another subcontractor. See Malicki v Holiday Hills Inc., 30 Ill.App.2d 459, 174 N.E2d 915. Statutes relating to mechanics’ liens may vary the ambit of the term.

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Subcontractor in Historical Law

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Concept of Subcontractor in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Subcontractor: One who works under a general contractor (builder), such as an electrical contractor, cement contractor, etc.

Subcontractor is a person who is awarded a portion of an existing contract by a principal or general contractor. Subcontractor performs work under a contract with the principal contractor.

Concept of Subcontractor in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Subcontractor: One who works under a general contractor (builder), such as an electrical contractor, cement contractor, etc.

Subcontractor is a person who is awarded a portion of an existing contract by a principal or general contractor. Subcontractor performs work under a contract with the principal contractor.