Pierson D. Construction, Inc. v. Yudell

We address this case upon a certified question from the county court pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.030(b)(4)(A). We rephrase the certified question as follows:

WHERE AN OWNER FILES A NOTICE OF CONTEST OF A CONTRACTOR’S LIEN PURSUANT TO SECTION 713.22, FLORIDA STATUTES (2000), MUST A CONTRACTOR SEEKING TO FORECLOSE THE LIEN FILE ITS FINAL CONTRACTOR’S AFFIDAVIT NO LATER THAN THE 60 DAY LIMITATION PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 713.22(2)?

We answer the question in the affirmative and affirm.

Martin and Judith Yudell entered into a contract with Pierson D. Construction, Inc.…