CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL

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CONSTRUCTION DEFECT JOURNAL - ISSUE 242749 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025

When Is a Survival Clause Absolutely Necessary?

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When does your contract need a survival clause?

October 20, 2025
Scott L. Baker - Los Angeles Litigation Blog

Beginnings and endings in the business world are delicate things. Whether initiating a business deal and partnership or terminating an employee, business owners must take great care to secure their business and adhere to California law.

A contract will inform and outline these business relationships, from beginning to end. However, just because a contract ends does not mean the terms included in it should. That is when a survival clause will be critical.

What are the Basics of a Survival Clause?
As discussed above - and in a previous blog post - a survival clause defines what terms of a contract will continue to be enforced even after a contract ends.

Mr. Baker may be contacted at slb@bakerslaw.com


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