Firestone v. Howell

ADAMS, Justice.

The sole issue in this case is whether the plaintiff, Jerry Howell, substantially complied with the provisions of § 35-11-213, Code of Alabama 1975, when establishing a lien on certain property of the Firestones. We conclude that he did, and we affirm.

Jerry Howell contracted with Gerald and Joyce Firestone to build a house for them on certain property owned by them in Rainbow City, Alabama. The original contract called for payments totalling $36,000; however, other “extras” raised the price of the house to $41,439.46. The Firestones made payments totalling $28,000, but paid no…