Willard v. Finch

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Marion.

The appeal arises out of a proceeding to establish and foreclose a mechanic’s lien claimed against the New Finch Hotel property in the City of Spartanburg. The question raised is as to whether the lien, of the Pickens Roofing & Sheet Metal Company, appellant, is entitled- to priority over either of three mortgage liens acquired by Frank Hodges, the respondent.

In 1918 W. F. Finch commenced the erection of a substantial addition to his old hotel building. In the early part of 1920 he found it necessary to borrow money to carry on…