Alpha Electric Supply, Inc. v. Jewel Builders, Inc.

Appellant, Alpha Electric Supply, Inc., who was plaintiff in the trial court, brought suit for the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien. The case went to trial before the judge without a jury. At the conclusion of the plaintiff’s presentation of evidence appel-lees moved for an involuntary dismissal which was granted. We reverse.

A motion for an involuntary dismissal is in the nature of a motion for directed verdict. The same law is applicable. If sufficient evidence has been adduced, though conflicting, which, when considered in the light most favorable to the non-moving party would establish a…