Common use of STOPPING THE Clause in Contracts

STOPPING THE. WORK If the Contractor is continually negligent in its performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents or fails to correct Defective Work as required in Paragraph 3.8, the Owner may order the Contractor in writing to stop the Work or any portion of the Work until such negligent performance or failure is rectified. The Owner’s right to stop the Work, however, does not create a responsibility to do so except in an emergency or in the mitigation of damages.