G.E.M. Building Contractors & Developers Inc. v. Egidio's Inc.

McCRACKEN, P.J.,

G.E.M. Building Contractors and Developers (claimant) filed a mechanics’ lien claim on November 20, 1989, against certain real property in Neshannock Township, Lawrence County, in order to obtain payment for remodeling and construction work performed on a restaurant and motel on that property owned by Egidio’s Inc. (owner). The claimant avers that it had an oral contract with the owner to remodel the buildings in connection with the planned expansion of the businesses, and that work began on August 3, 1988, but was halted when a fire destroyed the restaurant on May 7, 1989.…