Ward v. Miami Lock & Hardware Co.

Defendant Ward, owner of real property involved, seeks review of a final decree entered in two cases which were consolidated in the trial court. These cases involved the foreclosure of mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens. The general contractor, Riviera Builders, Inc., and the owner were named as defendants. The owner cross-claimed against the general contractor and against the surety on the bond of the general contractor. The chancellor dismissed the cross-defendant Pan American Surety Company and found, inter alia, that the materialmen and laborers had liens against the property involved.…