Brannan Sand & Gravel Co. v. Santa Fe Land & Improvement Co.

This action involves interpretation of the Colorado General Mechanics’ Lien Statute, particularly C.R.S. ’53, 86-3-1 and 86-3-17.

The parties appear here as in the trial court. The facts are stipulated. Plaintiff in error will be referred to as Brannan, and defendant in error as the Land Company. Other parties involved in the work and labor performed but not in the mechanics’ lien action will be referred to by name.

Brannan was a subcontractor engaged by Harris Constructors, Inc., the general contractor, to surface and pave a 1567-foot roadway. The paved area was on and traversed three separate…