Spradlin v. Jim Walter Homes, Inc.

In this case we construe recent revisions to the Texas Constitution’s homestead provisions. Jim Walter Homes (JWH) contracted with William Spradlin to build a home for him and secured a lien on Sprad-lin’s homestead. Spradlin sought invalidation of the lien, claiming that it did not comply with the procedural protections of subparts (A) through (D) of Texas Constitution Article XVI, Section 50(a)(5). In the trial court, both parties moved for summary judgment. The district court granted JWH’s motion, holding that sub-parts (A) through (D) did not apply to JWH’s mechanic’s lien for…