Opinion ID: 2453646
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Derr's Claim To Incidental Costs For Removing The Lien Recorded By Tew Was Waived Because Derr Failed To Raise The Claim In The Superior Court.

Text: Derr also claims that he is entitled to recover $3,000 in incidental costs he incurred in removing the lien recorded by Tew. This claim for damages by Derr on appeal was not made in the superior court and will not be considered on appeal. [43] Even if we were to consider Derr's argument, it is without merit. The superior court found Tew did not act in bad faith by filing a lien. The superior court also found that Derr had problems accepting or paying bills to Tew. Derr's failure to pay left Tew with few options. Tew was statutorily required to file the lien within 120 days of finishing work on the project or the lien would not be enforceable. [44] We have strictly construed statutory lien deadlines. [45] Tew's lien was filed in a timely manner. Tew took the legally required steps in obtaining the lien and Derr is not entitled to recover the incidental costs of removing it.
We AFFIRM the findings and judgment of the superior court in every respect.