Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., and Roncelli, Inc. v. Fostcorp Heating and Cooling, Inc., Wilson Iron Works, Inc., and Johnson Carpet, Inc.

On Petition to Transfer from the Indiana Court of Appeals, No. 64A03-1308-PL-318

DAVID, Justice.

The question before us is whether, under Indiana’s mechanic’s lien statute, lien-holders are- entitled to collect attorney’s fees incurred in foreclosing upon their liens from a party who posts a surety bond securing the liens. By the statute’s plain language, under the circumstances our answer is yes.

Facts and Procedural History

Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc. (Goodrich) hired Roncelli, Inc. (Roncelli) to be the general contractor responsible for building an IMAX movie theater in Porter County,…