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34 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1890–2016 0 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Minnesota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Pierson v. Stategreen1 sentence2016See Pierson v. State, 715 N.W.2d 923, 925 (Minn. 2006) (“[A] conviction occurs only after the district court judge accepts, records, and adjudicates the jury’s guilty verdict.”). 2 The remaining 51% of Amber Woods was owned by Hilloway East LLC, which was owned by Robert Roos, Michael Leuer, and James Fenning. 2 by supporting documents including an invoice purportedly from Sindbad Construction (Sindbad) and a lien waiver signed by Virginia Carlson for Interspace and purportedly signed by John Sindbad for Sindbad. | 1 | 1 |
City of Oronoco v. Fitzpatrick Real Estate, LLC v. Whitney National Bankof New Orleans, Louisianagreen1 sentence2016See id. | 1 | 1 |
Asp v. O'BRIENgreen2 sentences2013In Asp v. O’Brien, for example, the district court awarded the plaintiff $2,400 in attorney fees under Minnesota’s mechanic’s lien statutes after the plaintiff recovered slightly more than $4,000 on a mechanic’s lien claim. 277 N.W.2d 382, 384 (Minn.1979). 2013In reducing the award of attorney fees to $1,000, we explained that “we are not inclined to allow the award of the full amount, particularly where the amount of the lien recovered is small in comparison to the attorney’s fees assessed.” Id. at 385 . | 1 | 1 |
Thompson Plumbing Co. v. McGlynn Companiesgreen1 sentence2012Generally, to determine whether the mechanic’s lien for a specific item of material or labor has priority over a mortgage, we first “identify the improvement to which the labor or material contributed” and second “determine what item of labor or material constituted the actual and visible beginning of that improvement.” Thompson Plumbing Co. v. McGlynn Cos., 486 N.W.2d 781, 786 (Minn.App.1992). | 1 | 1 |
New Prague Lumber & Readi-Mix Co. v. Bastyrgreen2 sentences2012If the two operations are separate or independent, the lien has expired.” (footnote omitted)); see also New Prague Lumber & Readi-Mix Co. v. Bastyr, 263 Minn. 249, 256-57 , 117 N.W.2d 7, 12 (1962) (“If the contracts are separate and distinct and unrelated, not in connection with a continuous work or job, a lien claim filed does not preserve a lien upon materials furnished prior to the 90 days.” (quotation omitted)). 2012If the two operations are separate or independent, the lien has expired.” (footnote omitted)); see also New Prague Lumber & Readi-Mix Co. v. Bastyr, 263 Minn. 249, 256-57 , 117 N.W.2d 7, 12 (1962) (“If the contracts are separate and distinct and unrelated, not in connection with a continuous work or job, a lien claim filed does not preserve a lien upon materials furnished prior to the 90 days.” (quotation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
Joncas v. Minneapolis Street Railway Co.green1 sentence2008The Northrwp opinion does not support Olson’s argument because it arose under the portion of the attorney-lien statute dealing with a lien “upon a judgment.” Northrwp holds merely that actual notice is sufficient with respect to a “judgment debtor.” Id. at 309-12 , 113 N.W. at 702-03 ; see also Balluff v. Balluff, 169 Minn. 266, 267 , 211 N.W. 462, 462 (1926) (affirming reinstatement of judgment to extent of amount owed to plaintiffs attorney where defendant had notice of plaintiffs attorney lien claim). | 1 | 1 |
Balluff v. Balluffgreen1 sentence2008The Northrwp opinion does not support Olson’s argument because it arose under the portion of the attorney-lien statute dealing with a lien “upon a judgment.” Northrwp holds merely that actual notice is sufficient with respect to a “judgment debtor.” Id. at 309-12 , 113 N.W. at 702-03 ; see also Balluff v. Balluff, 169 Minn. 266, 267 , 211 N.W. 462, 462 (1926) (affirming reinstatement of judgment to extent of amount owed to plaintiffs attorney where defendant had notice of plaintiffs attorney lien claim). | 1 | 1 |
Cox v. First National Bank of Aitkingreen1 sentence1991Cox v. First National Bank of Aitkin, 415 N.W.2d 385, 388 (Minn.App.1987), pet. for rev. denied (Minn. Jan. 20, 1988). | 1 | 1 |
Sterling Electric Co. v. Kentgreen2 sentences1990Minn.Stat. § 514.08 (Supp.1983); Sterling Electric Co. v. Kent, 233 Minn. 31, 34 , 45 N.W.2d 709, 711 (1951). 1990Minn.Stat. § 514.08 (Supp.1983); Sterling Electric Co. v. Kent, 233 Minn. 31, 34 , 45 N.W.2d 709, 711 (1951). | 1 | 1 |
Polivka Logan Designers, Inc. v. Endegreen2 sentences1988Polivka Logan Designers, Inc. v. Ende, 312 Minn. 171, 176 , 251 N.W.2d 851, 854 (1977), and that a substantial rather than technical view should be taken of the question whether a mechanic’s lien claim is founded upon separate and independent contracts. 1988Polivka Logan Designers, Inc. v. Ende, 312 Minn. 171, 176 , 251 N.W.2d 851, 854 (1977), and that a substantial rather than technical view should be taken of the question whether a mechanic’s lien claim is founded upon separate and independent contracts. | 1 | 1 |
Bloomington Electric Co. v. Freeman's, Inc.green1 sentence1987Bloomington Electric Co. v. Freeman’s, Inc., 394 N.W.2d 605, 607 (Minn.1986), pet. for rev. denied (Minn. Dec. 17, 1986). | 1 | 1 |
Lindholm v. Hamiltongreen2 sentences1986See Lindholm v. Hamilton, 159 Minn. 81 , 198 N.W. 289 (1924); Geissinger v. Robins, 274 Minn. 215 , 143 N.W.2d 50 (1966). 1986See Lindholm v. Hamilton, 159 Minn. 81 , 198 N.W. 289 (1924); Geissinger v. Robins, 274 Minn. 215 , 143 N.W.2d 50 (1966). | 1 | 1 |
Dolder v. Griffingreen1 sentence1986Dolder v. Griffin, 323 N.W.2d 773, 780 (Minn.1982). | 1 | 1 |
| Bardwell v. Manngreen | 1 | 1 |
| Mueller v. Reimergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Krahn v. J. L. Owens Co.
neutral
2 sentences1984(Citations omitted) If the contracts are separate and distinct and unrelated, not in connection with a continuous work or job, a lien claim filed does not preserve a lien upon materials furnished prior to the 90 days Paine & Nixon Co. v. Dahlvick, 136 Minn. 57, 58 , 161 N.W. 257 (1917). *847 Our review of the record supports the trial court’s findings. 1968In Paine & Nixon Co. v. Dahlvick, 136 Minn. 57, 58 , 161 N. W. 257 , the court said: “* * * If the work being done is one continuous work constituting one job, though there are several agreements for the furnishing of different materials, each being a separate contract for some part of the general work, a lien claim filed within 90 days after the last item preserves a lien for all. | 3 | 1962–1984 |
Paine & Nixon Co. v. Dahlvick
neutral
2 sentences1984(Citations omitted) If the contracts are separate and distinct and unrelated, not in connection with a continuous work or job, a lien claim filed does not preserve a lien upon materials furnished prior to the 90 days Paine & Nixon Co. v. Dahlvick, 136 Minn. 57, 58 , 161 N.W. 257 (1917). *847 Our review of the record supports the trial court’s findings. 1968In Paine & Nixon Co. v. Dahlvick, 136 Minn. 57, 58 , 161 N. W. 257 , the court said: “* * * If the work being done is one continuous work constituting one job, though there are several agreements for the furnishing of different materials, each being a separate contract for some part of the general work, a lien claim filed within 90 days after the last item preserves a lien for all. | 3 | 1962–1984 |
Lundstrom Construction Co. v. Dygert
green
2 sentences1975In Lundstrom Const. Co. v. Dygert, 254 Minn. 224 , 94 N. W. 2d 527 (1959), a contractor waived all rights to file mechanics liens against the premises for labor, skill, or material furnished prior to the date of the lien waiver. 1975In Lundstrom Const. Co. v. Dygert, 254 Minn. 224 , 94 N. W. 2d 527 (1959), a contractor waived all rights to file mechanics liens against the premises for labor, skill, or material furnished prior to the date of the lien waiver. | 3 | 1962–1975 |
American Bridge Co. v. Honstain
green
2 sentences1968Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; Northwestern L. & W. 1968Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; Northwestern L. & W. | 3 | 1917–1968 |
Sisto v. Housing & Redevelopment Authority of Duluth
green
2 sentences1986Appellant refused to do this despite this court’s July 30, 1985 order denying appellant’s motion to reduce or vacate the bond as excessive under Sis to v. Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, 258 Minn. 391 , 104 N.W.2d 529 (1960). 1986Appellant refused to do this despite this court’s July 30, 1985 order denying appellant’s motion to reduce or vacate the bond as excessive under Sis to v. Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, 258 Minn. 391 , 104 N.W.2d 529 (1960). | 2 | 1986–1986 |
Abbott v. Nash
neutral
2 sentences1925Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 , Lindahl, relying on the waiver, gave to the contractor his check for $190 and also a lien waiver on the property of one Brogan for $510, for which he was entitled to a lien because of work done thereon for Ostrom Brothers. 1925Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 , Lindahl, relying on the waiver, gave to the contractor his check for $190 and also a lien waiver on the property of one Brogan for $510, for which he was entitled to a lien because of work done thereon for Ostrom Brothers. | 2 | 1925–1975 |
Frankoviz v. Smith
green
2 sentences1968Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; Northwestern L. & W. 1917Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; North western L. & W. | 2 | 1917–1968 |
Crosby v. St. Paul City Railway Co.
green
2 sentences1968Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; Northwestern L. & W. 1917Frankoviz v. Smith, 34 Minn. 403 , 26 N. W. 225 ; American Bridge Co. v. Honstain, 120 Minn. 329 , 139 N. W. 619 ; North western L. & W. | 2 | 1917–1968 |
Fitzpatrick v. Ernst
green
2 sentences1968Fitzpatrick v. Ernst, 102 Minn. 195 , 113 N. W. 4 ; Northwestern L. & W. 1968Fitzpatrick v. Ernst, 102 Minn. 195 , 113 N. W. 4 ; Northwestern L. & W. | 2 | 1917–1968 |
Desaman v. Butler Bros.
green
1 sentence2015Property liens attach “as against third parties” only “from the time of filing of the notice of the lien claim.” Id. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
C. S. McCrossan, Inc. v. Builders Finance Co.
green
2 sentences2009Id. at 541 , 232 N.W.2d at 17 . 2009Id. at 541 , 232 N.W.2d at 17 . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Northrup v. Hayward
neutral
2 sentences2008The Northrwp court adopted a rule that “where the judgment debtor has actual notice of the lien or claim of the attorney ... it is sufficient to protect the rights of the attorney.” Id. at 311, 113 N.W. at 703 . 2008The Northrwp opinion does not support Olson’s argument because it arose under the portion of the attorney-lien statute dealing with a lien “upon a judgment.” Northrwp holds merely that actual notice is sufficient with respect to a “judgment debtor.” Id. at 309-12 , 113 N.W. at 702-03 ; see also Balluff v. Balluff, 169 Minn. 266, 267 , 211 N.W. 462, 462 (1926) (affirming reinstatement of judgment to extent of amount owed to plaintiffs attorney where defendant had notice of plaintiffs attorney lien claim). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Geissinger v. Robins
green
2 sentences1986See Lindholm v. Hamilton, 159 Minn. 81 , 198 N.W. 289 (1924); Geissinger v. Robins, 274 Minn. 215 , 143 N.W.2d 50 (1966). 1986See Lindholm v. Hamilton, 159 Minn. 81 , 198 N.W. 289 (1924); Geissinger v. Robins, 274 Minn. 215 , 143 N.W.2d 50 (1966). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Hilltop Construction, Inc. v. Lou Park Apartments
green
1 sentence1985Nevertheless, the court recognized what it had said before on the subject, that the mechanic’s lien statute “has been interpreted to permit the award of reasonable attorneys fees.” Id. at 240 . | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Cook v. Metal Building Products, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences1975Croix Properties, Inc. 297 Minn. 409 , 211 N. W. 2d 873 (1973); Cook v. Metal Building Products, Inc. 297 Minn. 330 , 211 N. W. 2d 371 (1973); Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 (1886). 1975Croix Properties, Inc. 297 Minn. 409 , 211 N. W. 2d 873 (1973); Cook v. Metal Building Products, Inc. 297 Minn. 330 , 211 N. W. 2d 371 (1973); Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 (1886). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
Project Plumbing Co. v. St. Croix Properties, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences1975Croix Properties, Inc. 297 Minn. 409 , 211 N. W. 2d 873 (1973); Cook v. Metal Building Products, Inc. 297 Minn. 330 , 211 N. W. 2d 371 (1973); Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 (1886). 1975Croix Properties, Inc. 297 Minn. 409 , 211 N. W. 2d 873 (1973); Cook v. Metal Building Products, Inc. 297 Minn. 330 , 211 N. W. 2d 371 (1973); Abbott v. Nash, 35 Minn. 451 , 29 N. W. 65 (1886). | 1 | 1975–1975 |
McLellan v. Hamernick
green
2 sentences1975It is established law in Minnesota that a lien waiver must be based upon a consideration. 2 McLellan v. Hamernick, 264 Minn. 345 , 118 N. W. 2d 791 (1962); Project Plumbing Co. v. St. 1975It is established law in Minnesota that a lien waiver must be based upon a consideration. 2 McLellan v. Hamernick, 264 Minn. 345 , 118 N. W. 2d 791 (1962); Project Plumbing Co. v. St. | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Marion v. Heimbach neutral | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Cut Price Super Markets v. Kingpin Foods, Inc. green | 1 | 1964–1964 |
| Villaume Box & Lumber Co. v. Condon green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Ross v. Amiret Farmers Elevator Co. neutral | 1 | 1933–1933 |
| Holland Furnace Co. v. Jefferson neutral | 1 | 1933–1933 |
| Tulloch v. Rogers green | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Kinney v. Duluth Ore Co. green | 1 | 1926–1926 |
| O'Connor v. Current River Railroad neutral | 1 | 1926–1926 |
| Clay County Land Co. v. Alcox green | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| Crosby v. Scott-Graff Lumber Co. neutral | 1 | 1922–1922 |
| Pond & Hasey Co. v. O'Connor green | 1 | 1900–1900 |
| Tuttle v. Howe neutral | 1 | 1894–1894 |
| Lax v. Peterson green | 1 | 1890–1890 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.