Berg v. Merle's Construction Co.

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

James I. Berg appeals from that part of a trial court decision that Merle’s Construction Company had a mechanic’s lien prior and superior to other interests on Berg’s property, and ordering the lien foreclosed in satisfaction of the judgment. Berg also appeals the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees, costs, and disbursements to Merle’s. We reverse.

FACTS

James Berg hired Merle’s Construction Company and several other contractors to do restoration work on his home. Merle’s *687presented its proposal and cost estimate to Berg, and the parties entered into a contract shortly…