Article Date: 07/31/2025

Mechanic’s Lien Prevented Refinancing of Property and Slandered Title

Court of Appeals of Indiana

Custis v. Littrell

Case no.: 24A-PL-1779

Date filed: July 14, 2025

Overview

An Indiana appeals court, in an unpublished opinion, has allowed a project owner to recover “slander of title” damages from a contractor that filed a mechanic’s lien on the property. The lien amount exceeded the value of the work ... Log in to view the full text.

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