Richter Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. Rademacher

STERNBERG, Judge.

The defendants Donald R. Rademacher, Cheryl T. Rademacher, and Intrawest Mortgage Company (the Rademachers) appeal from an adverse judgment establishing a mechanic’s lien in favor of plaintiff, Richter Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (Richter), and granting Richter leave to foreclose that lien. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

In February 1983, the Rademachers began negotiations for the purchase of a building lot from persons not parties to this suit. On February 24, they agreed to purchase the lot, with closing to be held on April 15. On or about April 4, the Rade-machers…