Central Coast Electric, Inc. v. Mendell

Plaintiff Central Coast Electric (CCE) sued to foreclose a construction lien and for recovery in quantum meruit for electrical work it had performed in remodeling defendants Mendells’ house. Defendants Scott are the contract sellers of the house. The trial court granted defendants a directed verdict, finding that CCE’s lien was not timely filed and that CCE had failed to prove its quantum meruit claim. Accordingly, the court dismissed CCE’s complaint and discharged its lien. The court awarded defendants Mendell their costs and attorney fees. The issues on appeal are whether additional work…