Masters v. Rodgers Development Group, S. C., Inc.

Bell, Judge;

E. L. Masters, Sr., brought this suit to foreclose a mechanic’s lien against real property on Kiawah Island. Malcolm Stevenson, the record owner of the property at the time Masters commenced the action, was duly served with the summons, complaint, notice of lis pendens, and notice of mechanic’s lien. When Stevenson filed no responsive pleading, a judgment of default was entered against him. Thereafter, Stevenson moved to dismiss the action for failure to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. After a reference, the circuit court entered its order confirming the…