Legal Opinion

Adams v. B & D, INC.

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided February 21, 1989No. 22972PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Harwell, Justice:

This is an appeal from the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien. The special referee ruled that the mechanic’s lien had been established and entered judgment in favor of the subcontractor. We affirm in part and remand in part.

FACTS

Appellant Betty R. Rowell (Rowell) owns a building in North Myrtle Beach. Rowell leased the building to B & D, Inc. (B & D), which used it to operate a supermarket. The lease specifically provided that Rowell “... is not and never shall be liable to any creditor of [B & D] or to any claimant against the estate or property of [B & D] for any debt, loss,…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Townes Associates, Ltd. v. City of GreenvilleSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1976
  2. Superior Automobile Insurance v. ManersSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1973
  3. Howell v. Pacific Columbia MillsSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1987
  4. Metz v. CritcherSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1909

3Cited by19 opinions

  1. Vandeventer v. All American Life & Casualty Co.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2003
  2. Branche Builders, Inc. v. CogginsCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2009
  3. Matter of HowardSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1993
  4. Moore v. WeinbergCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2007
  5. Pruitt v. South Carolina Medical Malpractice Liability Joint Underwriting Ass'nSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2001

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