Saint Joseph's College v. Morrison, Inc.

CASE SUMMARY

Buchanan, P.J.

Both parties appeal from a judgment awarding damages and attorney’s fees to the Cross-Complainant, Morrison, Inc. (Morrison), who sought to enforce a single mechanic’s lien for work done pursuant to a written subcontract and an oral contract for the construction of a project for the Cross-Defendants, Saint Joseph’s College et al. (College).

We reverse and remand.

FACTS

The facts and evidence most favorable to the judgment of the trial court are:

On October 31, 1961, College contracted with Superior Construction Company, Inc. (Superior), as general contractor to construct…