Efficient Energy Systems, Inc. v. J. Hoyt Kniveton, Inc.

OPINION

STEPHEN F. PRESLAR, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment foreclosing a mechanics and materialman’s lien on oil and gas properties in the amount of $13,106.45, and awarding attorney’s fees of $4,000.00. We affirm the foreclosure of the lien, and reverse as to the attorney’s fees.

Between December 11,1979 through February 6, 1980, Appellee, J. Hoyt Kniveton, Inc., performed certain well services under an oral contract with Levens Corporation on property owned by Levens Corporation, known as the White and Baker A and C Leases and the White and Baker Well No. 6. Upon the failure…