Senften v. Church of the Nazarene of Columbus

This appeal arises from a foreclosure action involving 12 mechanics’ liens claimed by as many sub contractors and materialmen who furnished labor or materials in the construction of the Church of the Nazarene in Columbus, Nebraska (Church). Six of the liens were released prior to trial and the causes of action representing those liens were dismissed by the lienholders or their assignee. Appellant, David Senften, doing business as Metalcrafters Heating & Air Conditioning (Senften), is the claimant of one of the mechanics’ liens and the assignee of five others. Following the trial, the court…