Eisenhut v. Steadman

Royse, J.:

This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Following trial, the district court entered judgment for the contractors. The owner of the property appeals, contending the court erred in finding the mechanic’s lien was timely filed and denying credit for construction costs that remain unpaid. We affirm.

John Eisenhut and Eric Hotzel (contractors) are carpenters who had formed a partnership. They contracted with Nellie Steadman to do some remodeling work at her home. When the work was completed, Steadman refused to pay the contractors. Instead, Steadman provided them with a…