VCS, Inc. v. La Salle Development, LLC

Justice LEE,

opinion of the Court:

T1 VCS, Inc. claims it acquired a valid mechanic's lien on an Ogden subdivision by performing work as a general contractor. Utah Community Bank (UCB) claims an interest in the same Ogden subdivision, an interest it acquired by extending a construction loan-secured by a deed of trust-to the subdivision's owner.

12 This case involves a dispute over the validity of VCS's mechanic's lien as against UCB. VCS brought suit against UCB to vindicate VCS's allegedly superior interest in the subdivision property. UCB responded by asserting that VCS's mechanic's lien was…