McAndrew v. HAZEGH

Opinion

HOLLENHORST, J.

Defendant Hassan Hazegh (Hazegh) appeals the judgment following a court trial which awarded to plaintiff Thor McAndrew (McAndrew) $10,755.20 due under an oral contract, and ordered foreclosure of the mechanic’s lien. The judgment further awarded attorney fees and a statutory penalty of 2 percent per month on the judgment pursuant to Civil Code section 3260 (section 3260).

FACTS

On May 13, 2001, McAndrew, a general contractor, entered into a construction contract with Hazegh. When the work was completed, McAndrew submitted an invoice showing an outstanding balance of…