Dunlop v. McAtee

The instant action was brought to foreclose a mechanics’ lien claim for a $1,825.38 balance due for heating and plumbing materials and services furnished by the plaintiff as a subcontractor. On the defendants’ motion, the trial court held (1) that a “no lien” provision in the basic agreement between the owners and the contractor, filed with the recorder of deeds under the statute, barred any mechanics’ lien; and (2) that Crane G. McAtee signed the acceptance of plaintiff’s proposal as agent for Crane M. Construction Co., and not individually. As a result, the trial court gave the plaintiff…