Flynn Builders, L.C. v. Matthew P. Lande and Chris Lande

APPEL, Justice.

In this action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien, we address the consequences of a contractor’s failure to render full and complete performance. 1 An owner and contractor entered into an agreement for the construction of a new home. During construction, the owner refused to pay the contractor after discovering markups on the cost of materials. In response, the contractor halted construction and filed an action to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The contractor subsequently filed a petition to foreclose the mechanic’s lien. Although the contractor did not complete construction, the…