Brasington Tile Co., Inc. v. Worley

TOAL, Justice:

In this action to recover on a mechanic’s lien, Appellant Brasington Tile Company (“Contractor”) appeals the special referee’s determination that Respondent Worley (“Owner”) was the prevailing party in the litigation and was, therefore, entitled to attorneys’ fees. We affirm.

Factual/Procedural Background

Owner is the proprietor of the O.D. Cafe, a restaurant and bar in North Myrtle Beach. When the restaurant needed renovations, Owner hired Contractor to perform some of the necessary work. In order to speed up the work, Owner allowed Contractor’s employees to stay at a motel owned…