429.510. Limitations of subcontractor's lien by his contract. - Missouri Statutes

Limitations of subcontractor's lien by his contract.

429.510. In all cases arising under the provisions ofsections 429.440 to 429.540, where notice of lien shall be filedby a subcontractor for work and labor performed, or materialsfurnished, such subcontractor, in case of suit brought to enforcesaid lien, shall not be entitled to recover, as against thecorporation or individual owning the property to which the lienapplies, at any greater rate for the work and labor performed, ormaterials furnished, than was agreed upon between saidcorporation or individual and the original contractor for doingsaid work or furnishing the materials.

(RSMo 1939 § 3607)

Prior revisions: 1929 § 3217; 1919 § 7277; 1909 § 8265