Big L Corp. v. Courtland Construction Co.

In this action filed pursuant to the Construction Lien Act (CLA), MCL 570.1101 et seq., defendant Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund appeals as of right the trial court’s June 29, 2006, judgment in favor of plaintiff The Big L Corporation. We reverse and remand.

In 2001, Mark and Amanda McDowell contracted with Courtland Construction Company to build a house. Courtland, a general contractor, contracted with plaintiff, a subcontractor, 1 to supply materials for the house. During construction, Courtland provided the McDowells’ bank with nine “Sworn Statements” listing the subcontractors…