Paul Davis Systems, Inc. v. Deepwater of Hilton Head, LLC

HEARN, C.J.:

Paul Davis Systems, Inc. (“Davis”) sought to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien against Deepwater of Hilton Head (“Deepwater”). The trial judge directed Deepwater’s property be sold to satisfy the mechanic’s lien, but subsequently granted Deep-water’s motion for relief from judgment and dismissed Deep-water as a party. Davis asserts the trial court erred in (1) granting Deepwater’s motion for relief from judgment and (2) ruling upon defenses offered through a post-trial motion. We reverse.

FACTS

Pursuant to a work authorization order entered into on April 6, 1999, Davis agreed to…