Christiansen Construction Co. v. A. J. Hiller Enterprises, Inc.

The sole issue presented in this appeal is whether a lien waiver which acknowledges receipt of the unpaid balance may be explained or contradicted by parol evidence. The trial court permitted the introduction of such evidence. We affirm.

Christiansen Construction Company, plaintiff, entered into a written contract with A. J. Hiller Enterprises, Inc., to construct a building for defendant in Norfolk, Nebraska. The total cost of the building was $68,364.61. On October 29, 1968, plaintiff made application for final payment of $6,963.91, and on the same date Norman Christiansen executed a waiver…