Legal Opinion
Cedar Creek Properties v. Cantelou Associates, Inc.
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided December 19, 1995No. 2430PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Connor, Judge:
In this action to dissolve a Mechanic’s lien, Cedar Creek Properties appeals the trial court’s dismissal of its complaint seeking attorney fees. We reverse and remand.
In October 1989, Cedar Creek contracted with Cantelou to plan and complete certain improvements to a residential community. On January 5, 1994, Cantelou filed and served Cedar Creek with notice of a $900,100 mechanic’s lien on the improvements. Cedar Creek filed a summons and complaint as well as a motion for an expedited hearing to determine the validity of the lien on January 26. It also sought attorney fees.…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- T.W. Morton Builders Inc. v. Von BuedingenCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1994
- First South Savings Bank, Inc. v. Gold Coast AssociatesCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1990
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