March 14, 2011

Court Reviews a Contractor's Claim for Lien Enforcement Against Homeowners

WISE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, ET AL. v. THOMAS BOYD, ET AL (Tenn. Ct. App. March 14, 2011)

This appeal involves a home construction dispute between an LLC contractor and the homeowners. The contractor entered into a written contract with the homeowners for the construction of a 6000 square foot home. Upon the relationship between the parties becoming strained, the homeowners claim the contractor told them to find another builder. The contractor contends it was fired from the project. The instant action was commenced by the contractor to enforce a lien. The trial court found in favor of the contractor. The homeowners appeal. We affirm.

Opinion available at:
http://www.tba2.org/tba_files/TCA/2011/wiseconstruction_031411.pdf

SWINEY dissenting
http://www.tba2.org/tba_files/TCA/2011/wiseconstruction_DIS_031411.pdf