Benner-Williams, Inc. v. Romine

The opinion of the court was delivered by

O’Connor, J.:

This case involves the validity of a mechanic’s lien for labor and materials furnished by the appellee, Benner-Williams, Inc., in improving real estate owned by Neal E. Romine and later conveyed to the appellants, W. F. and Eva L. Romine. For convenience, Neal E. Romine will be referred to hereafter only as Neal.

Neal acquired the real estate by deed dated July 16, 1964. He obtained a loan of $4,000 from the Lyndon State Bank on September 9, and executed a note and mortgage as security therefor. Neal made oral arrangements with the appellee…