Hinkle v. Creek

The trial court entered a decree for foreclosure of mechanics’ liens, and by subsequent order determined the priorities between the several lien creditors, and entered judgment for deficiencies against Creek, defendant and owner of the premises. C 82, § 19, Ill Rev Stats 1967. Creek appeals from the deficiency judgments entered in favor of the lien creditors. The plaintiffs, who are masonry contractors, cross-appeal from that part of the decree establishing a lien in favor of Republic Steel Corporation, hereinafter designated Republic.

Creek undertook the construction of a nursing home in…