Legal Question in Construction Law in New York

Unpaid Invoices

Hi! I work for a transfer station, i.e. a yard that among other things, supplies materials to contractors. One contractor had picked up a large amount of materials from us on credit and has not paid. My questions is: should we pursue placing a mechanic's lien on his job or should we simply sue him for the unpaid invoices? What are the advantages to either or are they mutually exclusive/inclusive?

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks very much.


Asked on 12/22/03, 10:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert R. Groezinger GroezingerLaw P.C.

Re: Unpaid Invoices

You can do either. A mechanics lien is an expensive proposition and so is a lawsuit. The amount of money involved, among other things, makes a difference from a business point of view.

Feel free to contact me with questions.

Good Luck

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Answered on 12/22/03, 12:49 pm


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