Rivera v. Hammer Head Construction & Development

Samuel Rivera hired Hammer Head Construction and Development Corporation to make repairs and improvements to a townhouse he owned. After the project was substantially completed, a dispute arose between the parties concerning the amount owed to Hammer Head. As a result, Hammer Head recorded a claim of lien, and then filed suit seeking damages and to foreclose its lien. Hammer Head’s complaint alleged that “all conditions precedent to the filing of this action have occurred, have been performed, or have otherwise been waived or excused.” Rivera’s answer and affirmative defenses responded that…