Delaney Elec. Co., Inc. v. Schiessle

Defendant Michael Schiessle (Schiessle), trustee of a land trust, appeals from the order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiff Delaney Electric Company (Delaney) as to count I of its complaint, thereby foreclosing its mechanic’s lien.

On September 19, 1987, Delaney as “contractor” entered into an AIA standard form “small construction contract” with Schiessle as “owner” to complete the electrical system on the property located at 5100 Lake Street in Melrose Park, Illinois, for $18,950. On March 28, 1988, Delaney filed a three-count complaint against Schiessle,…