Kent Sand & Gravel, LLC v. Jacksonville MacHine & Repair, Inc.

Petitioner, Kent Sand and Gravel, LLC, presents one issue for our consideration:

“Whether a mechanics’ lien may be obtained against moveable equipment designed to be used at various locations, such as a dredge, pursuant to Title 9 of the Real Property Article of the Maryland Code.”

The Circuit Court for Kent County, in effect, answered no. The Court of Special Appeals vacated the trial court’s judgment and remanded this case to the Circuit Court for Kent County, holding that the evidence was insufficient for the Court of Special Appeals to determine whether the dredge at issue was subject to a…