Sfeld Engineering, Inc. v. Franklin Supply Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Herd, J.:

This is a civil action where Mobil Oil Corporation (Mobil) appeals the district court decision granting Sfeld Engineering, Inc., (Sfeld) summary judgment. The district court found that Sfeld held three valid mechanics’ liens for foreclosure on Mobil’s oil and gas leases.

The parties stipulated to the facts: Mobil placed an order with Franklin Supply Company (Franklin Supply) for three fiberglass *147water tanks to be delivered to Mobil’s location and unloaded by Franklin Supply. Franklin Supply, in turn, placed an order with Sfeld for the specified…