D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc. v. N.M. Rothschild & Sons, Ltd.

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

At issue in this appeal are a series of claims by two creditors regarding their entitlement to the liquidated assets of a defunct gold and silver mine in western Alaska. After the mining operation failed, both D.H. Blattner & Sons, Inc. and N.M. Rothschild & Sons, Ltd. brought separate lien enforcement and foreclosure actions in the superior court. In eross-motions for summary judgment, each party claimed that its own liens are valid and have priority. The superior court ruled that to the extent that Blattner's liens are valid, they have priority over…