Chapter 15, Problem 6BCP

Summary Introduction

Case summary: Two people D and K asked a construction company J to remodel their farmhouse. The company J gave them an initial estimate of $45,975. As the work proceeded, significant changes were made in the plan that increased the cost of work which was informed by the company J to the people D and K. In the middle of the project, the people D and K paid $67,000 to the company and refused to pay more. The company J filed a suit against the people D and K in the state court.

To find: The most effective lien to the company J in an attempt to collect its money.

Summary Introduction

Case summary: Two people D and K asked a construction company J to remodel their farmhouse. The company J gave them an initial estimate of $45,975. As the work proceeded, significant changes were made in the plan that increased the cost of work which was informed by the company J to the people D and K. In the middle of the project, the people D and K paid $67,000 to the company and refused to pay more. The company J filed a suit against the people D and K in the state court.

To find: The way a Mechanic’s lien works.

Summary Introduction

Case summary: Two people D and K asked a construction company J to remodel their farmhouse. The company J gave them an initial estimate of $45,975. As the work proceeded, significant changes were made in the plan that increased the cost of work which was informed by the company J to the people D and K. In the middle of the project, the people D and K paid $67,000 to the company and refused to pay more. The company J filed a suit against the people D and K in the state court.

To find: The enforceability of the Mechanic’s lien in this case.