Artsmith Development Group, Inc. v. Updegraff

BECK, J.:

¶ 1 Plaintiff-appellant Artsmith Development Group, Inc. (Artsmith), filed this mechanics' lien action against defendant-cross-appellant Ethel R. Updegraff, for amounts remaining unpaid after Artsmith built a house on Updegraff s land in accordance with a construction contract between the parties. After a bench trial, the trial court awarded Artsmith a lien against the real property in the amount of $24,171.50. Artsmith and Updegraff filed post trial motions which were denied. This timely appeal and cross-appeal followed.

¶ 2 In its appeal, Artsmith argues it should have been awarded…