Filing a mechanic's lien can be a fantastic collections tool for your company unless you file the lien incorrectly. Regardless of where you're filing across the country, it's of paramount importance that your lien form meets the strict requirements of your particular jurisdiction. There are hundreds of seemingly small mistakes that can invalidate your lien, and if you want a few examples, courts across the nation or clogged with similar cases.

One that hits closer to home is in Georgia Supreme Court case of Handy Andy of Eastman, Inc. v. Evans, 310 Ga. App. 170, 712 S.E.2d 589 (2011). It's an example in Georgia of courts requiring lien forms to strictly comply with the statutory requirements. Also interesting about this opinion is that the Supreme Court interprets, for what appears to be the first time, the mechanic lien law changes that went into effect March 31, 2009.

Citation: Handy Andy of Eastman, Inc. v. Evans, 310 Ga. App. 170, 712 S.E.2d 589 (2011).

Read the Georgia Supreme Court case of Handy Andy of Eastman, Inc. v. Evans and OCGA 44-14-367 and answer the following:

1. Post the requirements for liens filed after March 31, 2009.

2. What was the main issue of the case?

3. How did the court rule?

4. What did you learn from reading Handy Andy of Eastman, Inc. v. Evans?

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