Shanahan v. Universal Tavern Corp.

Plaintiff Richard Shanahan, an architect, filed a mechanic’s lien against real property for services rendered. He subsequently filed an action in the District Court, Gallatin County, to foreclose the lien. A trial without jury was held before the Honorable W. W. Lessley. The court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law declaring the lien invalid and awarding attorney fees to defendant, Universal Tavern Corporation (Universal). Plaintiff then filed a motion to amend the findings and conclusions which was denied. Plaintiff appeals.

Universal is a corporation which leases a portion of the…