Legal Opinion
Guldberg v. Greenfield
Supreme Court of Iowa
Decided November 15, 1966No. 52135PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGarfield, C. J.
We think the principal question this appeal presents is whether a subcontractor who fails to file his mechanic’s lien and bring action to enforce it within the times required by sections 572.9 and 572.27, Codes, 1962, 1966, may recover a personal judgment against the owners, secured by an equitable lien against the property, on a theory of implied contract or unjust enrichment. We hold this may not be done under the record we have here.
Plaintiff is engaged in the plumbing, heating and eave trough business in Hampton. Defendants are husband and wife who owned a lot there on which they planned…
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