George A. Z. Johnson, Jr., Inc. v. Barnhill

Lewis, Chief Justice:

While other issues are presented in this appeal, the dis-positive one is whether, under the South Carolina Mechanic’s Lien statutes (Sections 29-5-10 and 29-5-20, 1976 Code of Laws), respondent Johnson, a surveyor, is entitled to a Mechanic’s Lien upon the real property of appellant Barnhill for surveying work done in connection with the property.

Appellant employed respondent to survey, plat, and lay out approximately 194 acres of land known as Cassina Plantation in the Mount Pleasant area of Charleston County. The work consisted solely of subdividing the land into…