Pioneer National Title Insurance v. Exten Associates, Inc.
Supreme Court of Delaware
1Opinion of the Court
McNEILLY, Justice:
The sole issue in this appeal is whether a bulkhead is a “structure”, under 25 Del.C. § 2702(a), and as defined in 25 Del.C. § 2701(2), entitling plaintiff to a mechanics’ lien on property owned by defendant and insured by intervenor. 1 Defendant and in-tervenor contend the Superior Court erred in granting summary judgment to plaintiff and argue that 25 Del.C. § 2702(b) is the applicable provision requiring a written contract for improvement to land alone under 25 Del.C. § 2703 for a lien to attach. 2 We agree and reverse.
I
The material facts are not disputed. Plaintiff,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Jones v. JulianSupreme Court of Delaware · 1963
- Girdler Corp. v. Delaware Compressed Gas Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1936
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- Whittington v. SegalSuperior Court of Delaware · 1963
- In re LongSuperior Court of Delaware · 1913
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