The Nebraska Construction Lien Act: Which Way to Lien?

I. Introduction II. Mechanics' Lien Development III. A Need for Change IV. The Nebraska Construction Lien Act ... A. General Objectives ... B. The Lien Claimant ... C. Filing the Lien ... D. The Protected Party Concept ... E. Property Affected by the Lien: The Notice of Commencement and the Notice of Termination ... 1. Notice of Commencement ... 2. Notice of Termination ... F. Amount of the Lien: Protected Party Status and Notice of Lien Liability ... G. Lien Priority: The Notice of Commencement and Notice of Termination Revisited ... 1. Notice of Commencement ... 2. Notice of Termination ... 3. Priority among Lien Claimants ... 4. Priority between Construction Lienors and Other Claimants ... H. Enforcement Provisions ... I. Additional Protections Afforded the Property Owner V. Conclusion VI. Appendices