Eischen Cabinet Co. v. Hildebrandt

OPINION

ANDERSON, RUSSELL A, Justice.

A mechanics’ lien ceases 120 days after the last work is completed unless the mechanic files a claim statement with the county recorder’s office and serves upon the property owner, either personally or by certified mail, a copy of the claim statement. Minn.Stat. § 514.08, subd. 1 (2002). In this ease, we are asked whether service by certified mail of a copy of a mechanics’ lien claim statement upon the property owner, as permitted by Minn.Stat. § 514.08, subd. 1(2) (2002), is effective upon mailing or upon receipt and we hold that service is effective upon…