Legal Opinion
JRS Builders, Inc. v. Neunsinger
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided June 6, 2005No. 25995PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*598Justice MOORE:
After a final judgment in favor of respondent (Builder) in its mechanic’s lien action against petitioner (Homeowner), the master-in-equity awarded attorney’s fees to Builder as the prevailing party. After certifying this case from the Court of Appeals pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR, we affirm in part and reverse in part.
FACTS
On October 30, 1998, Builder brought an action against Homeowner pursuant to the Mechanic’s Lien Statute, S.C.Code Ann. § 29-5-10 (1991). Builder asserted he was owed $74,500 for work performed in the construction of a home for Homeowner. Homeowner…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Steinke v. South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & RegulationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1999
- Lindsay v. National Old Line InsuranceSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1974
- Boatwright v. McElmurraySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1966
- South Carolina National Bank v. HammondSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1973
- Brasington Tile Co., Inc. v. WorleySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1997
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- JRS Builders, Inc. v. NeunsingerSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2005
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