Jackson County Grain Drying Cooperative v. Newport Wholesale Electric, Inc.

Lawson Cloninger, Judge.

This is an action brought by appellee, Newport Wholesale Electric, Inc., to assert a materialman’s lien, alleging that materials furnished by appellee were used in the construction of a grain drier on property owned by appellants.

The construction job initially started when appellant, Jackson County Rice Drier, Inc., entered into negotiations with Jaco Construction Company for the construction work, with Jaco furnishing all labor and materials. Jaco sought a bid from Harold Rutledge, d/b/a Rutledge Electric, for the electrical work on the project. In turn, Rutledge…