Jeff entered into a building contract with Mike under which Jeff agreed to construct a garage on Mike's lot for $60,000. Lumber Supply Company supplied the lumber at Jeff's request, but when Jeff failed to pay for the material within a few weeks after it was supplied, the company filed a construction lien for $30,000 against Mike's property. Lumber Supply Company cannot file a lien against Mike's property because the company is not a subcontractor or workman.

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Lumber Supply Company can file a construction lien against Mike's property for the unpaid materials supplied at Jeff's request, as construction liens can be filed by suppliers of materials as well as subcontractors and workmen for unpaid services or materials provided for the property.

Jeff Entered into a Building Contract with Mike Under Which