Hayek v. Western Steel Company

DANIEL, Justice.

This appeal involves the construction of the Mechanics’ and Materialmen’s Lien Act,1 particularly Articles 5452 and 5469. The Act,, among other things, provides statutory liens for those who labor or furnish materials for the construction or repair of any house, building or improvement. Respondents, as plaintiffs below, sued the Petitioner owners for the unpaid balance on steel and concrete furnished to Petitioners’ foundation contractor, claiming that Petitioners are liable therefor under Article 5469. It is unquestioned that under Article 5469 an owner who makes a general…