Newport Sand & Gravel Co. v. Miller Concrete Construction, Inc.

The issue in this appeal is whether and to what extent the contractors’ lien statute, 9 V.S.A. §§ 1921-1928, protects suppliers of construction materials when they supply materials to subcontractors of general contractors. On motions for summary judgment, the superior court held that suppliers of subcontractors are entitled to a lien against the owner of property benefited by the provision of the materials and that the extent of protection is judged by the amount owed by the owner to the general contractor at the time the notice of lien is re*68ceived. The court also awarded statutory interest…