Legal Opinion
Smith v. United National Bank-Denton (In Re Smith)
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 17, 1992No. 91-4856PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
William L. Smith, Jr., and Ann B. Smith appeal from an order of the district court holding that they are barred from asserting the invalidity of a mechanic’s lien on their homestead. United National Bank-Denton appeals from the denial of attorney’s fees. We affirm the judgment of the district court as to the validity of the lien, but vacate and remand as to the issue of attorney’s fees.
I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On April 2, 1987, the Smiths executed a mechanic’s lien contract and a mechanic’s lien note payable to Frank Bourland, a contractor, in the amount of $60,000. The note and…
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