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Fleshing Out the Meaning of “Owner” Under Tennessee Construction Lien Law
The 2007 modifications to Tennessee’s mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien law, codified at Title 66, Section 11 of the Tennessee Code, were designed to make it easier for lien claimants to obtain and enforce construction liens. The changes have largely accomplished the legislature’s purpose of clarifying and simplifying the process for lien holders. However, the statutory scheme remains complex, and courts continue to flesh out its true structure. Recently, the court shed light on the meaning of “owner” under the statute for purposes of distinguishing a prime contractor from a remote contractor.
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