Farmington Building Supply Co. v. Courtois

GRIMM, Judge.

This is a mechanic’s lien case. The general issue presented: When a mechanic’s lien exists, does the subsequent bankruptcy of the landowner/contractor preclude the enforcement of the lien? We hold that it does not, and reverse the decision of the trial court which had sustained motions to *478dismiss based on the premise that it did and remand with directions.

John and Dottye Courtois owned a building lot. On March 6, 1984, they secured a construction loan from Ozark Federal Savings and Loan Association, giving Ozark a deed of trust on the lot. Acting as their own building contractor,…