In Re Mechanics' Lien of Whitta

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Hancock County in an action pertaining to a mechanics’ lien. The facts are somewhat difficult to ascertain as the judgment was based entirely upon the pleadings, apparently the trial court acting sua sponte, as no motion to dismiss appears on the docket.

Nevertheless, from the pleadings and exhibits attached thereto it can be determined that on October 20, 1978, Wesley Village, Inc., entered into a construction contract with the J and R Construction Co., the main contractor to construct certain housing on land owned by Wesley…