Chandler v. Hayden

HORTON, Justice.

This is a lien priority case. Appellant/Cross-Respondent Michael Chandler, an individual doing business as Loomis Construction, appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment subordinating Chandler’s mechanics’ lien to Bank of America’s deed of trust. Bank of America obtained title insurance from RespondenVCross-Appellant First American Title Insurance Company (First American). Prior to issuing the title insurance policy to Bank of America, First American required Chandler to sign an indemnity agreement (the Agreement) promising that Chandler would release any…