Karl Krahl Excavating Co. v. Goldman

Appeal from a judgment of the district court directing foreclosure of a mechanics lien upon property owned by several of the defendants and from an order denying a motion for a new trial. The trial court, sitting without a jury, found the facts to be in favor of plaintiff, Karl Krahl Excavating Company (Krahl), and against defendant landowners and general contractor. A counterclaim made by the defendants was disallowed. Judgment was entered for Krahl in the full amount of its $23,656.50 claim, plus interest, together with costs and $2,500 attorneys' fees.

1. The principal issue presented by…