Collins v. Stockwell

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice:

In 1978 Robert Collins, a licensed subcontractor, performed tile work for Diplomat Homes, Inc., a developer in Phoenix. Diplomat became insolvent prior to paying Collins for the work. As a result and pursuant to A.R.S. § 33-993, Collins recorded a timely mechanic’s lien on the property on September 21, 1978. Collins served the lien on Diplomat because it was listed as the owner of the home. Thereafter, on September 26, 1978, Collins filed an action to foreclose the lien within the six-month period required by A.R.S. § 33-998. At no time was a notice of lis pendens…