CH2M Hill, Inc. v. Greg Bogart & Co.

Dore, J.*

CH2M Hill, Inc., appeals the summary judgment dismissal of respondents from its action to foreclose an engineering lien. We hold that the engineering lien statute does not incorporate the priority provisions of the mechanics' lien statute. Therefore we affirm.

Facts and Procedural Background

CH2M Hill, Inc., commenced performing engineering work on an undeveloped parcel of land known as Lakemont Estates on March 15, 1984. On March 30,1984 respondents acquired and recorded interests in the property: Washington Mutual Savings Bank recorded a first deed of trust for which Chicago Title…