Claim, Established.

A contractor conclusively established its claim — and was entitled to reversal and rendition in its favor — in West Tarrant Associates, Inc. v. Lloyd.

As to the contractor’s mechanic’s and materialman’s lien (“M&M” lien), the Court held that, because the contractor had complied with all statutory requirements for perfecting the lien—including timely filing the required affidavit and providing notice to the owner—the trial court had no discretion to deny foreclosure. Once a claimant proves it performed labor for the owner, the debt is valid, and the statutory requirements are met, “the court must order foreclosure under the Section 53.154 of the Property Code.”

On the contract claim, the court found that the owner’s failure to answer the lawsuit constituted an admission of the breach, and the contractor’s invoices provided sufficient evidence of the amount owed to require judgment in its favor. No. 05-24-00314-CV, Aug. 7, 2025