National Lumber Co. v. LeFrancois Construction Corp.

In this case of first impression, we are asked to determine whether the sum secured by a valid mechanic’s lien includes contracted for attorneys’ fees1 and interest earned on the secured sum during the pendency of the underlying litigation. In view of the long and arduous path of this litigation, the issue presented is of more than academic interest to the parties.

This matter began in 1995 when LeFrancois Construction Corp. [hereinafter “LeFrancois”] contracted with National Lumber Company [hereinafter “National Lumber”] for construction materials to be used by LeFrancois for construction of…