“Just and True Account” Needed for Mechanic’s Lien

In an action to enforce a mechanic’s lien, Missouri law requires that the mechanic’s lien include “a just and true account of the demand due . . . after all just credits [,]” and here the credits included credit for work not performed.  In a recent case, the mechanic’s lien showed an omitted credit for work not performed which the Court found negated the element of having a just and true account and entered summary judgment accordingly.  On appeal, the Court affirmed the summary judgment against the subcontractor for failing to include a just and true account of the amount due.  Almat Builders and Remodeling, Inc. vs. Midwest Lodging, LLC, ED108784.  The attorneys at Hein Schneider & Bond P.C. handle single claimant mechanic’s liens through multi-million dollar, multi-party mechanic’s lien suits on behalf of contractors on both residential and commercial projects.