DEVLIN v. MILWAUKIE COVENANT CHURCH


525 P.2d 998 (1974)

Edward L. DEVLIN, Dba Devlin Construction, Respondent, v. MILWAUKIE COVENANT CHURCH, an Oregon Nonprofit Corporation, and National Covenant Properties, an Illinois Corporation, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided September 6, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Norman L. Lindstedt of Buss, Leichner, Lindstedt, Barker & Buono, Portland, argued the cause and filed briefs for appellants.

John C. Anicker, Jr., Oregon City, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


O'CONNELL, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff brought this action to foreclose a mechanic's lien. Defendants answered by way of general denial and also counterclaimed for damages on the ground of an alleged breach of contract. The trial court held in favor of plaintiff, and defendants appeal.

In early 1970, defendant Milwaukie Covenant Church decided to construct a new church building. The congregation retained Donald Lindgren, an architect who had specialized in church...

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