Advanta National Bank v. McClarty

Plaintiff Advanta National Bank appeals as of right the trial court’s grant of summary disposition to defendant Homer W. McClarty. We affirm.

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In July 1996, Roderick D. Tennant and his wife purchased vacant real property in Macomb Township and began construction of a home. Erb Lumber, Inc., provided construction materials for the property and on March 26, 1998, filed a claim of lien against the property with the Macomb County Register of Deeds. On July 29, 1998, plaintiff 3 S Investment Group, Inc., loaned money to the Tennants and received a mortgage, which was recorded on September 3, 1998.…