JH Hommer Lumber Co., Inc. v. Dively

HUDOCK, Judge:

This is an appeal from an order striking and dismissing the mechanics’ lien claim of Appellant, J.H. Hommer Lumber Co., Inc. (hereinafter “Appellant”) against Appellees, Kenneth and Grace L. Dively (hereinafter “Appellees”). We remand.

The simple facts of this appeal present two clear and related issues: Does the filing of a sheriff’s return satisfy the requirements of the Pennsylvania Mechanics’ Lien Law of 1963, 49 Pa.S.A. § 1502, which mandates the filing of an affidavit of service of notice? If not, can the sheriff’s return be amended to satisfy the requirements of 49 Pa.…