John W. Goodwin, Inc. v. Fox

Because in my view Goodwin’s motion to amend the complaint to add the general contractor was correctly denied as to the lien claim, I respectfully dissent.

10 M.R.S.A. § 3255(1) (Supp.1993) provides in pertinent part:

The liens ... may be preserved and enforced by action against the debtor and owner of the property affected and all other parties interested therein, filed ... within 120 days after the last of the labor or services are performed or labor, materials or services are so furnished_

(Emphasis added.)

The liberal construction generally given the lien statute to effect its purpose does…