Baker entered into a building contract with Able under which Baker agreed to construct a garage on Able's lot for $6,000.Lumber Supply Company supplied the lumber at Baker's request,but when Baker failed to pay for the material within a few weeks after it was supplied,the Company filed a construction lien for $3,000 against Able's property.
-The lumber company has no right of lien because it has a contractual relationship with Baker only,and must look to Baker for payment.

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The lumber company has the right to file a construction lien against Able's property because the materials supplied were used in the construction of the garage on Able's lot. The fact that the lumber company had a contractual relationship with Baker does not affect its right to file a lien against the property where the materials were used.

Baker Entered into a Building Contract with Able Under Which