Hill Bros. Chemical Co. v. Grandinetti

OPINION

HAIRE, Presiding Judge.

This consolidated appeal illustrates some of the frustrating procedural problems that a contractor’s creditor may face in a race-to-judgment situation under A.R.S. § 32-1152 D. Western Casualty and Surety Company (Western Casualty) filed this interpleader action on August 24, 1976. Named as defendants were various creditors of Morley Swimming Pool Construction, Inc. (Morley). The defendants included the appellant, Hill Brothers Chemical Company (Hill Brothers), and the appellees in 1 CA-CIV 3801, who are referred to herein as Grandinetti and Encinas. Western…