Yellow Run Coal Co. v. Yellow Run Energy Co.

VAN der VOORT, Judge:

This case raises the issue of whether a mechanics lien may be levied on land for work performed by the appellant in strip mining coal and backfilling, unconnected with the construction of any building or other permanent structure. The lower court sustained a motion to strike the lien from the record and this appeal followed. We affirm the ruling.

In Sampson-Miller Associated Companies, Inc. v. Landmark Realty Company, 224 Pa.Super. 25, 303 A.2d 43 (1973), we held that a mechanics lien could not attach to land for work unconnected with the construction of a building or…