Paris American Corp. v. McCausland

Paris American Corporation d/b/a Paris Beauty Supply Company appeals a summary judgment of the Pierce County Superior Court in favor of Brent and Colleen McCausland. On appeal, Paris Beauty Supply asserts that its seller's security interest in certain tanning equipment located on leased premises took priority over the landlord's (McCauslands') lien for unpaid rent. We reverse, holding that the McCauslands' otherwise valid landlord's lien expired because of their failure to bring an action to enforce the lien within 2 months of the date their tenant defaulted in the payment of rent.

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