Atkins v. Jim Carpenter Co.

By JUDGE JAMES W. HALEY, JR.

Pursuant to § 43.17-1 of the Code, these companion causes seek determination of the validity of a materialman’s mechanic’s lien.

1. Leland Keith Atkins and Joyce A. Atkins v. Jim Carpenter Company et al.

Complainants purchased property designated as 0.742 acres (and herein as Lot 20) in Stafford County by Deed recorded in Deed Book 454, at page 474, and took the property as set forth in the style of this cause as tenants by the entirety with the right of survivorship as at common law. The memorandum of lien filed recites the owner as "L. Keith Atkins."

*433Respondent…