More mechanic's liens filed against Mamtek project
Moberly Monitor IndexFebruary 29, 2012
By Benjamin Herrold/news@moberlymonitor.com Three more companies, including one in Moberly, have filed mechanic's liens in the 14th Circuit Court relating to the Mamtek project, bringing the number of known mechanic's liens filed against the project to ...more »
ALLIANCE TRUTRUS, L.L.C. v. CARLSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Leagle.comFebruary 29, 2012
CARLSON REAL ESTATE COMPANY dba SHOPPES AT COTTON CENTER DE, LLC, a Minnesota limited partnership; SHOPPES AT COTTON CENTER DE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; and FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, a foreign insurance company, ...more »
SportsQuest evicted from its fitness facility, new site pending
Richmond Times DispatchFebruary 29, 2012
In an unrelated development Friday, the lawyer for Farmville Excavating filed an amended mechanic's lien in response to a SportsQuest announcement that it was trying to sell its business a piece at a time. "We're trying to protect our interest," said ...more »
Pop Quiz For Builders, Remodelers & Subs: Legal Issues In Residential Construction
JD Supra (press release)February 28, 2012
A. Yes, Person B can sue the builder based upon a case law extension of the implied duty of good and workmanlike construction to subsequent purchasers and the 15-year statue of repose (which may be decreased down to 10 years with the current ...more »
MORGAN v. RAMBY
Leagle.comFebruary 28, 2012
According to Morgan, as a result of their falling out, Ramby separated himself from United in June 2002, leaving Morgan to deal with several disgruntled homebuyers threatening litigation, numerous unpaid invoices, and several mechanics liens.more »
Reminders & Practice Pointers Re: Mechanic's Liens
JD Supra (press release)February 28, 2012
(1) The Basics: In general, a mechanic's lien may be filed to secure payment to any person who furnishes material or labor upon any building or land for the improvement, alternation, or repair thereof under a contract with an owner, contractor, ...more »
2011 Cases Involving Mechanic's Liens
JD Supra (press release)February 27, 2012
Second, the lower court concluded that there was, however, a later meeting of the minds with these parties in settling that dispute on such rock sub-base work and enforced that price amount. Subcontractor was awarded from the contractor the amount ...more »
About half of the homes sold in the Palm Springs area in January were bank ...
The Desert SunFebruary 26, 2012
Buyers should work with Realtors and the escrow company to research the land lease, property taxes, mechanics' liens or lawsuits. Although most liens are cleared at a foreclosure auction, some liens survive and carry over to new owners.more »
Short sales, bank-owned homes aren't for the faint of heart
The Desert SunFebruary 26, 2012
Buyers should work with Realtors and the escrow company to research the land lease, property taxes, mechanics' liens or lawsuits. Although most liens are cleared at a foreclosure auction, some liens survive and carry over to new owners.more »
New York appellate court clarifies burden of proof in mechanic's lien...
Lexology (registration)February 24, 2012
In a recent decision by New York's Appellate Division, First Department, the Court once again clarifies that a subcontractor who commences a Mechanic's Lien foreclosure proceeding, bears the burden of establishing the existence of a lien fund.more »
Treanor: 'It takes time' to develop the Woolworth building
WatertownDailyTimes.comFebruary 23, 2012
In addition, six mechanic's liens, totaling $323667.40, have been filed in the Jefferson County clerk's office involving the construction of the project. Five were filed against the general contractor, Akey Enterprise, Lacona, and one against Mr.more »
Facing Foreclosure - even if you pay your mortgage
KMOV.comFebruary 23, 2012
The contractors filed Mechanics Liens to recover their cash. Wottowa and Fries closed on their homes with Columbia Title. They thought the title company would handle the mess. Wottowa was told “don't worry about this we are making arrangements with him ...more »
A Guide To Virginia Payment Bond Claims
JD Supra (press release)February 22, 2012
He specializes in mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals. Mr. Hill authors the Construction Law Musings blog where he discusses legal and policy ...more »
MELAMPY v. EVANS LANDSCAPING, INC.
Leagle.comFebruary 22, 2012
In order to be availed of the rights of a lienholder, Evans filed an affidavit of mechanics' lien against Melampy's residence with the recorder's office at the end of September 2009. For reasons not clearly established below, Evans released the lien ...more »
Appeals Court affirms local court's decision
Decorah JournalFebruary 21, 2012
The Iowa Court of Appeals recently affirmed a Winneshiek County District Court ruling in a mechanic's lien action. Dean Thorson of rural Decorah appealed a March 2 District Court ruling claiming the court erred in finding work he performed and ...more »
