ATCHLEY GRADING COMPANY v. West Cabarrus Church

BRYANT, Judge.

On 17 May 1999, plaintiff Atchley Grading Company filed a claim of lien for the amount of $80,811.50 against real property owned by defendant West Cabarrus Church for services plaintiff provided for defendant. Plaintiff instituted this action on 30 August 1999 to enforce the lien and present a claim for breach of contract. Defendant filed an answer and counterclaim on 28 October 1999. Plaintiff filed a reply on 15 December 1999.

On 27 March 2000, defendant filed a motion for summary judgment, and plaintiff filed a motion to amend its complaint to include a claim of unfair and…