BTC Leasing, Inc. v. Martin

McDONALD, Judge:

This appeal is about a houseboat subjected to a mechanics’ or materialmen’s lien and appellee Billy R. Martin’s attempt to enforce that lien against the appellant, BTC Leasing, Inc., a/k/a Bulk Transit Leasing Corporation, Inc., a purchaser later in time to its creation. In examining the various statutes purportedly granting such a lien interest in the boat, we have concluded that Martin failed to assert his rights under the proper statute. It follows that BTC cannot, therefore, be charged with constructive notice of the lien. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment of the…