This trial resolved two outstanding subcontractor and supplier construction lien actions arising from a condominium development project.
The supplier, Senso, sought payment for building materials, while the subcontractor, TMAP, sought payment for door and trim installation work from the contractor, DC&F, and the owner, Finch.
The court found that Senso's lien was timely and valid, allowing it to recover its lien amount from security posted in court, and granted Senso a contract judgment against DC&F. Although TMAP's contract claim against DC&F was successful, the court dismissed TMAP's lien claim because it failed to prove that it supplied lienable services within the statutory period.
Additionally, the court rejected DC&F's 'pay-when-paid' defense and determined that Finch's statutory holdback obligations exceeded Senso's proven lien.
