Rigoli v. 44 Monroe Marketing, LLC

OPINION

GEMMILL, Judge.

¶ 1 This appeal arises from an unsuccessful project to construct and sell condominium units in Phoenix. Defendant/Appellant 44 Monroe Marketing, LLC (“Marketing”) challenges the summary judgment granted to Plaintiffs/Appellees — condominium purchasers — that recognized the validity and priority of Plaintiffs’ vendees’ liens. Several questions are presented. Did Plaintiffs acquire equitable vendees’ liens — to secure the return of their earnest money and down payments in the event of default — by entering into purchase contracts with the developer-seller and making…