Legal Opinion
Gary C. Tanko Well Drilling, Inc. v. Dodds
California Court of Appeal
Decided March 31, 1981No. Civ. 19369PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
REYNOSO, Acting P. J.
We are asked to interpret one of the notice provisions relating to mechanics’ liens. (Civ. Code, § 3093.) Must an effective notice of completion (Civ. Code, § 3093, subd. (a)) when the owner is the builder, name each of the contractors? Alternatively, when no general contractor exists does it suffice to name the owner?
We hold that if no general contractor is involved and the owner is the builder, substantial compliance with the provisions of Civil Code section 3093 is found when the name of the owner is cited in place of the nonexistent general contractor. Our…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Nolte v. SmithCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1961
- Borchers Bros. v. Buckeye Incubator Co.California Supreme Court · 1963
- M. Arthur Gensler, Jr., & Associates, Inc. v. Larry Barrett, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1972
- Heberling v. DayCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1922
- Boscus v. WaldmannCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1916
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Hanf v. Sunnyview Development, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 1982
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