Contract - Mechanic’s Lien - Preparation Costs

By Deborah Elkins
Published: February 10, 2009

A Hanover County Circuit Court invalidates a mechanic’s lien filed by a contractor that incurred costs in anticipation of construction of a steel building, but did not provide labor or materials actually employed in construction of the building, which was built by a different contractor. Dallan Construction Co. v. Super Structures General Contractors Inc. (Hanover County Cir.Ct.) (VLW 009-8-026) (3 pp.)


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