Crystal Pools, Inc. v. Old Claussen's Bakery Partners

This is an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. The circuit court referred the matter to the master in equity for recommended findings of fact and conclusions of law. The master concluded, as a matter of law, that New Concepts’ lien was untimely perfected and is, therefore, invalid. New Concepts excepted to the master’s report. The circuit court modified the master’s report, entering a finding that the mechanic’s lien was timely perfected and is valid. Old Claussen’s Bakery Partners appeal. We affirm.

On March 17,1987, New Concepts completed installation of carpeting for Partners. During…