Drilling Service Co. v. Baebler

BARDGETT, Judge.

This is an equitable mechanics lien case. The issues involve (1) the question of whether certain mechanics liens have priority over certain deeds of trust which were given as security for loans, (2) whether certain lien claimants complied with Chapter 429, V.A.M.S., in prosecuting their claims, (3) whether the trial court erred in entering a money judgment in favor of Franchi Construction Co. against Security Title Co. on the grounds that Security Title Co. breached an agreement with Franchi to issue a mortgagee policy of title insurance without exception as to mechanics…