Jeff Entered into a Building Contract with Mike Under Which

question 20

True/False

Jeff entered into a building contract with Mike under which Jeff agreed to construct a garage on Mike's lot for $60,000.Lumber Supply Company supplied the lumber at Jeff's request,but when Jeff failed to pay for the material within a few weeks after it was supplied,the Company filed a construction lien for $30,000 against Mike's property.If Mike ignores the lien claim,and pays the entire $60,000 to Jeff,Mike may be obliged to pay an amount equivalent to the sum he was required to hold back over again.

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