Top Line Builders, Inc. v. Bovenkamp

¶1 Top Line foreclosed on its statutory mechanics’ lien and recovered the unpaid contract price plus sums awarded in quantum meruit for extra work performed at the owner’s request but without written change orders required by contract. U.S. Bank argues that its deed of trust, though junior to the mechanics’ lien, should have priority over the amounts awarded in quantum meruit. We affirm.

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¶2 In early 2008, Frederick Bovenkamp asked Top Line Builders Inc. to construct a prototype residence on his property in Blaine, Washington. The residence was designed to meet the gold certification…