Pierce v. Mays

MARTIN, Justice.

This appeal involves the sole issue of priority as between mechanic’s and material-man’s" liens and a recorded deed of trust. Due to the loss of the court reporter’s notes, no' statement of facts was brought forward oh appeal.' However, the trial court has detailed the issues in the cause by its findings of fact and conclusions of law.

The findings of fact reveal the following matters. On the 3rd day of May, 1951, J. S. Pierce, the owner of three lots, executed and delivered to W. A. Mays a note for $11,000 bearing interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annuih and secured by a…