abstract:In Mechanics lien law a Preliminary Notice (also known as a Notice to Owner, Materialmens Notice to Owner, Notice of Furnishing, Contractor/Subcontractors Notice to Owner, and others) is a notice sent by the contractor, subcontractor, materialmen, equipment lessors or other parties to a construction project not to create a Mechanics lien but rather to establish a right to file a Mechanics lien. The distinction is important.
On April 15, 2009, over six months after Chase Bank was served with notice of the lawsuit, Webeland filed a motion for a preliminary default, which was entered the following day.