H.A.M.S. Co. v. Electrical Contractors of Alaska, Inc.

OPINION

RABINO WITZ, Justice.

This appeal concerns a judgment which was entered by the superior court foreclosing mechanics and materialmen’s liens against real property. Here and below appellants have challenged the validity of the lien claims on the ground the lien claims were not verified by oath as required by AS 34.35.070(c)(5).1 We reverse the judgment of the superior court.2

Appellants contracted with a general contractor, Irvin and Co., for the repair and improvement of the H.A.M.S. building which was located in Anchorage. Irvin and Co. in turn entered into contracts with several…