Design-Build Institute Of America (DBIA) Exam 3 Practice

The Spearin Doctrine is judicially recognized at both state and federal levels. True or False?

Not recognized Recognized at state level only True False

Correct Answer:

True

Explanation:

When the government provides design and construction plans, defects in those plans shift risk to the government rather than the contractor. The Spearin Doctrine holds that if a contractor performs according to government-provided plans and specifications, and those plans are defective, the government bears liability for the resulting project problems. This principle originated in United States v. Spearin (1918) and has been adopted in federal courts, with many states recognizing the same idea through their own cases or quasi-warranty concepts. Therefore, the statement is true: the Spearin Doctrine is judicially recognized at both the federal level and in many state courts.

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