Miller v. Melaney

This appeal involves a subcontractor’s attempt to foreclose a mechanic’s lien against homeowners and a general contractor. The district court, Gallatin County, declined to foreclose the mechanic’s lien and ruled in favor of all defendants. The subcontractor, George C. Miller, d/b/a/ Central Plumbing and Heating, appeals.

On June 3, 1974, the general contractor Del Hostetter entered into a contract with homeowners Charles W. Melaney and Mary Gladys Melaney to construct an addition to their home. The total contract price for the work was $22,600. The contract provided for compensation to the…