· 10/18/2002
Solution Source, Inc. v. LPR Associates Ltd. Partnership
Citations
- 652 N.W.2d 474
- 252 Mich. App. 368
How courts have described this case
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- stating that postjudgment attorney fees are available under the Construction Lien Act, MCL 570.1101 et seq.
- stating that “satisfaction of a lien does not bar a lien claimant who is the prevailing party from recovering its appellate and postjudgment attorney fees incurred in connection with enforcement of its lien”
- pointing out that attorney fees associated with the garnishment of personal property were not allowed by the trial court under the Michigan mechanic’s lien statutes
- “A lien claimant without significant financial resources could end up being forced to abandon his valid lien claim if met with resistance from the lienor at every turn.”
- “A lien claimant without significant financial resources could end up being forced to abandon his valid lien claim if met with resistance from the lienor at every turn.”
- “[I]f a construction lien has not been satisfied or discharged before trial, a court still has jurisdiction to award attorney fees in relation to enforcement or collection of the lien.”
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Judges: Bandstra, Smolensk, Meter
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