Simonson Cashway Co. v. Merickel Construction Co.

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

This is a mechanics’ lien foreclosure action by Boutin Plumbing & Heating (Bout-in) and Richard Kampa Construction (Kam-pa) involving real estate owned initially by Merickel Construction Company (Merickel) but purchased during the litigation by respondent Simonson Cashway Company (Si-monson), itself a contractor with a mechanic’s lien foreclosure action. That purchase merged the interests of Simonson and Mer-ickel. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Simonson, thereby preventing enforcement of appellants’ mechanics’ liens. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Meric…