Roberts v. Hansen

CROCKETT, Justice:

Plaintiff sued to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for labor and materials furnished in the construction of a home for the defend ants, A. Rex Hansen and Colleen B. Hansen at Penrose, Box Elder County. On the basis of the pleadings and affidavits filed, the district court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants on the ground that the action had not been commenced within the time (one year) allowed by law. Plaintiff appeals.

In March of 1968, the Hansens, by oral contract, hired plaintiff to render services as a carpenter and builder in constructing a home for…