Laferty v. Wickes Lumber Co.

HOWERTON, Judge.

The Lafertys appeal from a summary judgment in the Floyd Circuit Court granting Wickes Lumber Company a mechanic’s lien to secure Wickes’ claim of $16,141.99. The Lafertys argue that Wickes did not comply with the notice requirements in KRS 376.010(3). We agree and reverse the judgment.

The Lafertys contracted with Darrell Preston to construct some improvements on their property. Preston purchased materials for the improvements from Wickes Lumber Company, which delivered the materials in August and September of 1981. Wickes was not paid, and on December 30, 1981, it filed a…