Legal Question in Construction Law in Utah

labor to assist contract

Recently, my company supplied labor to a man acting as his own general contractor. We have a signed contract specifically saying, ''we shall provde labor to assist in the contruction of his home.'' In this contract it laid out how much per hour per man. Very simple. However, now the owner is saying we did not complete specific items or things were done wrong. Out point to him is we are hired to assist, not to resume the responsibilites of a general contractor. We have no specific duties (in the signed contrat) to complete and or in charge of supervision, mean or method. And still he refuses to pay. What are our rights in regards to this situation? We feel he is in blatant breach of the signed contract. Thanks you in advance for your help in this matter.


Asked on 3/08/03, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: labor to assist contract

Firs file a mechanic's lien if the date to file has not expired. Thereafter you have a year in which to file a lawsuit foreclosing your liens. If the amount you are owed is less than $5000 you can file a suit in small claims court.

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Answered on 3/09/03, 9:31 pm


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