Randall Stanley Architects, Inc. v. All Saints Community Corp.

ROEHR, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1] The Chapter of Calvary Cathedral (Chapter) appeals from a judgment foreclosing a mechanics’ lien on real property. We reverse.

FACTS

[¶ 2] The Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota (Diocese) is a corporation through which the ninety-five Episcopal churches in South Dakota are managed and operated. Chapter is a corporation and is a holding company for Diocese; Chapter holds title to the real and personal property of Diocese. Diocese and Chapter have a common board of directors, known as the Diocesan Council, which meets simultaneously for both Diocese and Chapter. The…