Watson v. Auburn Iron Works, Inc.

Plaintiff Hugh Watson, d/b/a Empire Steel, sued defendant Auburn Iron Works (here referred to as Auburn) claiming a mechanic’s lien on property known as “Walnut Creek” in Count I, and seeking a money judgment from numerous other open jobs between the parties in Count II. During the trial, the court allowed the plaintiff to file a third amended complaint adding the general contractor, K. M. Knight Construction Co., as a party defendant. Following the trial, the court entered judgment on Count I against Auburn, the general contractor and other parties interested in the property in the amount of…