Chapman Bros. v. Stile Stucco & Tile, Inc.

BY JUDGE JAMES H. CHAMBON

This cause is before the Court on the Petition of Chapman Brothers, L.L.C., to determine the validity of mechanics’ liens asserted by the Defendants, Stile Stucco & Tile, Inc., and Arbor Landscapers, Inc. Chapman Brothers nonsuited as to Stile Stucco & Tile, Inc., before the hearing on October 28,1999. On that date, evidence was presented by way of stipulation, and counsel for Chapman Brothers and Arbor Landscapers argued.

The issue in the case is whether Arbor Landscapers was required to notify the mechanics’ lien agent pursuant to Va. Code § 43-4.01(C) before it…