Willard v. Finch

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Marion.

This is the third appeal (former appeals reported in 121 S. C., 1; 113 S. E., 302, and 123 S. C., 56; 116 S. E., 96) arising out of a proceeding brought by the plaintiffs to establish and foreclose a mechanic’s lien against the New Finch Hotel property in the City of Spartanburg. The, questions raised are whether the defendant, S. P. Tinsley, the appellant here, is entitled to a lien, and, if so, whether such lien is prior to either of three mortgage liens acquired by the defendant, Frank Plodges, respondent.

The lien claimed by the…