Case Name: Alva J. MILLER, Appellant, v. BOB DEAN STEEL BUILDINGS, INC., Appellee
Court: Florida District Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction: Florida
Decision Date: 1968-11-13
Citations: 218 So. 2d 459
Docket Number: No. 67-532
Parties: Alva J. MILLER, Appellant, v. BOB DEAN STEEL BUILDINGS, INC., Appellee.
Judges: LILES, C. J., and HOBSON and MANN, JJ., concur.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 218
Pages: 459–460

Head Matter:
Alva J. MILLER, Appellant, v. BOB DEAN STEEL BUILDINGS, INC., Appellee.
No. 67-532.
District Court of Appeal of Florida. Second District.
Nov. 13, 1968.
Rehearing Denied Feb. 21, 1969.
James W. Moore, Naples, for appellant.
Frank B. Watson, Jr., of Roberts, Watson, Taylor & Friday, Fort Myers, for appellee.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM.
Miller appeals a decree enforcing a mechanic's lien. The special master's conclusion that the building was substantially completed is contradicted by his finding, for example, that supporting columns were mislocated beyond allowable tolerances. The building was not constructed in reasonable compliance with the contract, through no fault of the owner. Nelson v. Hazel, 89 Idaho 480, 406 P.2d 138 (1965). See Pitts v. Ahlswede, 139 So.2d 159, 160 (Fla.App.1962).
This disposition of the case renders it unnecessary to determine whether costs and fees in the amount of $4,992 may be awarded in an action to enforce a $7,227 lien.
Reversed and remanded with directions to dismiss the complaint without prejudice, with leave to amend.
LILES, C. J., and HOBSON and MANN, JJ., concur.