Garry Seltzer is a construction attorney who works in Clayton, MO. Garry has 46 years of experience with licenses to practice in Missouri, Illinois and Georgia. Gary attended Southern Illinois University, graduating in 1974. He currently works at Seltzer & Seltzer in Missouri. More...
Mr. Gabbard, Our office bills at $200.00/hour and requires a $1000.00 retainer to be applied against time. Garry Seltzer (mechliens@prodigy.net) See More...
I have not seen the Promissory Note. However from the description it is likely "unsecured," meaning it is not collateralized like a mortgage. The Promissory Note may be sued upon. The resulting Judgment will be a lien on real estate in the county of rendition. The Judgment may be recorded as a lien on real estate in other MO counties. The MO Judgment may also be authenticated, registered and enforced in Arkansas. Garry Seltzer (mechliens@prodigy.net) See More...
This answer is limited to Missouri only. There are two statutes of limitation that may apply. There is a six month statute of limitations for filing a mechanic's lien. That statute starts to run when the last labor or materials is used, entered or consumed in the real estate. There is a second statute of limitations for a contract action. That statute of limitations is between 5 years and 10 years. However, as the problem was presented, it is unclear which of the twSee More...See More...