Sasso Air Conditioning, Inc. v. United Companies Lending Corp.

The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of a mortgagee and against a lienor under a claim of lien, finding that although the notice of commencement was recorded prior to the mortgage, the notice failed to comply with the mechanics lien statute requiring the signature of all owners of the property. The court also determined that the contractor’s claim was not entitled to priority because the appellant failed to have its name included in the notice of commencement as a “contractor.” We hold that the notice complied with the statute in both matters and reverse.

Kevin and Sita Martin, as…