Bralus Corp. v. Berger

Respondent’s mechanic’s lien for making1 ‘ drawings of preliminary plans ” and allied architectural services which never became embodied in an erected structure, should not summarily be dismissed on motion under subdivision (6) of section 19 of the Lien Law, upon the ground that they are not final plans. Mechanic’s liens may be filed for materials furnished or labor performed “ for the improvement of real property ” (Lien Law, § 3). Subdivision 4 of section 2, as amended by chapter 608 of the Laws of 1934, defines “ improvement ” as including “ the drawing by any architect or engineer or…