2 Ton Plumbing, L.L.C. v. Thorgaard

Associate Chief Justice NEHRING,

opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

I 1 This case involves interpretation of various provisions of the 2009 Mechanics' Liens statute. Specifically, we are asked to consider (1) whether attorney fees and other costs may be included in the value of a mechanies' lien, (2) when a notice of release of lien and substitution of alternate security is timely filed, and (8) whether the attorney fees award was reasonable.

BACKGROUND

[ 2 Appellee/eross-appellant, 2 Ton Plumbing, L.L.C. (2 Ton), contracted with BNB Development LLC, Performance Construction, Inc., and Performance…