Mullens v. L. Q. Development, Oregon Ltd.

In this construction lien case, Mullens (plaintiff) appeals a judgment granting L. Q. Development’s (defendant)1 motion to dismiss for failure to commence the action within the time limits established by ORS 87.055 and ORS 12.020.2 We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff is the assignee of four construction liens that were filed against defendant on March 9,1987. She filed a complaint to foreclose the liens on July 6, 1987. On July 7, summons was served on defendant’s registered agent by certified mail without a return receipt. Defendant filed a request for production of documents on July 16. On…