Contract Steel Sales, Inc. v. Freedom Construction Co.

EXUM, Chief Justice.

The question presented is whether plaintiff subcontractor is entitled to a materialmen’s lien under Part 2 of Chapter 44A of our general statutes. The answer depends on whether plaintiff furnished materials at the site of improvement as contemplated by N.C.G.S. § 44A-18(1) and, if so, whether plaintiff complied with the notice requirements of N.C.G.S. § 44A-19. We conclude plaintiff complied with both provisions and affirm the Court of Appeals’ decision that plaintiff is entitled to assert its lien.

The facts are not in dispute. On 20 July 1983, Contract Steel Sales, Inc.…