Stowe v. Walker Builders Supply, Inc.

Walker Builders Supply, Inc., sued to foreclose a mechanic’s lien on the Gleasons’ land in the amount of $4,376.74. William E. Stowe was joined as a defendant because he had filed a claim of lien for $787.95 against the Gleasons’ land which was prior in time to the Walker Builders’ lien. Stowe cross-claimed against the Gleasons to foreclose his lien. Most of the trial involved a dispute between Walker Builders and the Gleasons and resulted in a lien foreclosure for Walker Builders. Stowe suffered a judgment against him on his cross-claim on grounds of res judicata resulting from the…