Legal Opinion

Schaffer v. Frank Moyer Construction, Inc.

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided May 31, 2001No. 99-0669PublishedCited by 61 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LAVORATO, Chief Justice.

In this action for foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien, the district court entered judgment for Gregory R. Schaffer, a subcontractor, against Frank Moyer Construction, Inc., a contractor. Frank Moyer Construction, Inc. appeals, challenging the district court’s (1) finding that the hen was valid and enforceable, (2) dismissal of its counterclaim, and (3) award of trial and appellate attorney fees and costs. We affirm and remand with directions.

I. Facts.

We review actions to enforce mechanic’s liens de novo. Baumhoefener Nursery, Inc. v. A & D P’ship, II, 618 N.W.2d 363, 366…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Landals v. George A. Rolfes Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1990
  2. Bankers Trust Co. v. WoltzSupreme Court of Iowa · 1982
  3. Federal Land Bank of Omaha v. WoodsSupreme Court of Iowa · 1992
  4. Weinhold v. WolffSupreme Court of Iowa · 1996
  5. Lynch v. City of Des MoinesSupreme Court of Iowa · 1990

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3Cited by61 opinions

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  4. Spiker v. SpikerSupreme Court of Iowa · 2006
  5. GreatAmerica Leasing Corp. v. Cool Comfort Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc.Supreme Court of Iowa · 2005

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