Double payment in the construction process – investor risks resulting from direct payments to subcontractors
24 September 2025
The institution of direct payment to subcontractors was introduced into the Civil Code (CC) in order to protect entities participating in the implementation of construction projects. Pursuant to Article 647¹ of the CC, an investor may be jointly and severally liable for remuneration due to a subcontractor, provided that the subcontractor’s participation in the performance […]