Frank L. Pirtz Construction, Inc. v. Hardin Town Pump, Inc.

This is an appeal by Hardin Town Pump from a judgment and award of the Sixteenth Judicial District, Rosebud County. The judgment resulted from an action by Pirtz Construction, Inc., to recover the reasonable value of labor, materials and supplies furnished for a construction project. Pirtz cross-appeals its interest award. The judgment and award of the District Court are affirmed in all respects.

This case involves an oral contract. On July 9, 1981, Pirtz Construction, Inc. filed a mechanic’s lien on a residence in Colstrip, Montana owned by Hardin Town Pump. On October 8, 1981, Pirtz filed an…