Suburban Exteriors, Inc. v. Emerald Homes, Inc.

OPINION

DAVIES, Judge.

Appellant California Investments, Inc., claims priority over the mechanics’ liens of respondents Suburban Exteriors, Inc., Complete Concrete Services, Inc., and Creative Lighting, Inc. The trial court determined that the mechanics’ liens had priority because the removal of two trees was the beginning of the improvement. We reverse.

FACTS

Shortly before they sold a lot adjacent to their residence, and with the buyer’s consent, Kathryn and Adrian Johnson paid to have two 10 to 12-foot pine trees transplanted from the lot and into their yard. Adrian Johnson testified that he…