Parnell-Martin Supply Co. v. High Point Motor Lodge, Inc.

“The statutes of this State, notably Revisal, secs. 2019, 2020, and 2021 [G.S. 44-6, G.S. 44-8, and G.S. 44-9], provide for a lien on the property in favor of subcontractors, laborers, and material-men supplying material for the erection, repair, or alteration for the building, when they come within certain conditions and give the notices contemplated and required by the law, and enforcible to an amount not to exceed the sum due from the owner at the time of notice given.” Brick Co. v. Pulley, 168 N.C. 371, 84 S.E. 513. “And where such lien arises under the provisions of the statute it does…