Legal Opinion
Thompson & Peck, Inc. v. Division Drywall, Inc.
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided June 10, 1997No. SC 15561PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KATZ, J.
The sole issue in this appeal is whether unpaid insurance premiums owed by a subcontractor are “materials” or “services” under the mechanic’s lien statute, General Statutes § 49-33.1 We conclude that *372because such premiums have not enhanced the property in some physical manner, laid the groundwork for the physical enhancement of the property, or played an essential part in the scheme of physical improvement of the property, they are not lienable under § 49-33.
The following facts are undisputed. The plaintiff insurance company, Thompson & Peck, Inc., from September 24, 1989…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1994
- Miller v. United Technologies Corp.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1995
- D.H.R. Construction Co. v. DonnellySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1980
- Doty v. MucciSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1996
- Kron v. ThelenSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1979
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3Cited by35 opinions
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- In re Jessica M.Connecticut Appellate Court · 1998
- Santa Fuel, Inc. v. VargaConnecticut Appellate Court · 2003
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