Lamb Excavation, Inc. v. Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp.

OPINION

ESPINOSA, Acting Presiding Judge.

¶ 1 In this mechanics’ lien foreclosure action, appellant Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation (Chase) appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of appellee Lamb Excavation, Inc. (Lamb). Chase contends the court erred in declining to apply the doctrine of equitable subrogation in its favor, which would have placed Chase in the primary lien position occupied by the construction lender after Chase provided permanent financing for the subject project and satisfied the construction loan. We agree and reverse the grant of summary…