Hayle Floor Covering, Inc. v. First Minnesota Construction Co.

These appeals arise out of a mechanics lien foreclosure action brought by Hayle Floor Covering, Inc., a subcontractor in the construction of an apartment building owned by defendant Metram Properties Company. Four other subcontractors filed answers asserting mechanics liens. Defendant First Minnesota Construction Company was the general contractor on the contract with Metram. Metram commenced a third-party action against Capitol Indemnity Corporation, which was the surety for the project having issued a labor and materials bond and a performance bond with Metram as obligee and First Minnesota…