Quantum Development Co., Inc. v. Luckett

The dispositive issue in this appeal is whether the trial court’s decree enforcing a mechanic’s lien is supported by the evidence.

Robert D. Luckett orally agreed with Quantum Development Company, Inc. (Quantum), to coordinate and manage construction of a small shopping center for Quantum for a builder’s fee of $101,500. Luckett’s responsibilities included obtaining bids, securing contractors, assigning the contractors to the job, and overseeing their work on a day-to-day basis.

Actual construction of the project began the first week of August 1987. For his services, Luckett was paid in…