Opinion ID: 2072758
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Heading: Lien of Hayle Floor Covering, Inc.

Text: The lien of Hayle is for additional carpet and labor needed to complete the job beyond the amount specified in its subcontract. The shortage arose due to a scaling error in the blueprints which were relied upon by Hayle in making its bid. The lien of Hayle must be upheld for two reasons. First, Hayle placed the additional carpet pursuant to written authorization by the general contractor. In Minnesota this is sufficient to imply the consent of the owner for the additional work. Karl Krahl Excavating Co. v. Goldman, 296 Minn. 324, 208 N.W.2d 719 (1973); see generally, 53 Am.Jur.2d, Mechanics Liens, § 114, pp. 635, 636. Second, where a contractor performs according to the plans and specifications supplied him, he is not responsible for defects in those plans and specifications. United States v. Spearin, 248 U.S. 132, 39 S.Ct. 59, 63 L.Ed. 166 (1918). The shortfall in Hayle's estimate resulted from the scaling error and its reliance thereon was justified under the circumstances. The evidence adequately supports the trial court's finding of a lien in Hayle's favor for $8,504.93.