Quinn Bros. of Essex, Inc. v. R.L. Jeannotte, Inc.

Plaintiff Quinn Brothers of Essex, Inc. (“Quinn Brothers”) has appealed the summary judgment in favor of defendant Lynnfield Cavalry Christian Church (the “Church”) granted by the trial court on the basis that Quinn Brothers’ notice of contract lien under G.L.c. 254, §1 et seq. was not timely filed.

In 2003, the Church hired defendant R.L. Jeannotte, Inc. (“Jeannotte”) as the general contractor for the renovation of its building in Lynnfield. Jeannotte subcontracted the steel work on the project to Quinn Brothers. The latter did not have a direct contractual relationship with the Church.

Althoug…