Butler Contracting, Inc. v. Court Street, LLC

Chief Justice TOAL:

This appeal raises issues relating to whether a mechanic’s lien was timely perfected and the denial of prejudgment interest to the prevailing party. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Factoal/Procedural Background

Butler Contracting, Inc. (Subcontractor) signed a contract with Morris Construction Co. (Contractor) to provide labor and materials for interior walls and ceilings in a commercial renovation project. Court Street, LLC (Owner) hired the companies to transform and expand a former church site in Greenville into condominiums. The original contract amount between…