A construction lien dispute arose between a masonry contractor and homeowner defendants concerning the pricing method for bricklaying and stone masonry work on a new residential build.
The contractor asserted a pricing structure based on a per‑brick charge for brickwork and a per‑square‑foot charge for stone, while the homeowners argued that all work was priced solely on a per‑square‑foot basis.
The court preferred the contractor’s interpretation of the contract and found the defendants’ calculation incorrect.
The court also held the lien was preserved and perfected within the time limits under the Construction Lien Act because minor finishing work remained when the lien period began running.
Judgment was granted for the contractor for the unpaid balance and the homeowners’ counterclaim and related personal action against the company principal were dismissed.
