Tingle v. Parkston Grain Co.

*253MORGAN, Justice.

Diamond Building System (Diamond) appeals from a default judgment entered against it in this mechanic’s lien foreclosure action brought by Merlin Tingle, d/b/a M T Buildings (Tingle). We affirm.

Diamond employed Tingle to erect a grain storage facility for Parkston Grain Company (Parkston Grain). Tingle completed the facility on October 6, 1986, and filed a mechanic’s lien on January 13, 1987. Controversy had arisen between Tingle and Diamond over Tingle’s bill for this job and other matters. The parties attempted to negotiate their differences until July 8, 1987. At that time,…