Schonfeld v. Hughes Supply, Inc.

The Schonfelds seek review by certiorari of an order requiring them to increase the amount of their “transfer bond” to insure attorney’s fees for Hughes in Hughes’ suit to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien.

Hughes, a building supply company, sued the Schonfelds, owners of a shopping center, to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien of $4,013.05. Pursuant to Section 713.24(1), Florida Statutes, the Schonfelds filed a surety bond with the court and transferred Hughes’ lien from the shopping center to the bond. Although the amount of the bond is not indicated in the record, Section 713.24(l)(b) specifies…