Bailey v. Call

OPINION

BILLINGS, Judge:

Appellant Ciaron Bailey (“Bailey”) appeals the trial court’s refusal to enforce his mechanic’s lien against real property owned by respondents William and Gene Call (“Call”). Bailey also challenges the trial court’s award of only $1,800 in damages pursuant to Utah Code Ann. §§ 14-2-1 and -2 (1986),1 for Call’s failure to obtain a bond. Finally, Bailey challenges the court’s refusal to award him attorney fees. We reverse and remand.

PACTS

In April 1985, Call was repairing the roof of his carpet and furniture store. A customer, Mr. Leroy Gurule (“Gurule”), claimed he could…