Hampton Building Supply, Inc. v. Wilson

Chandler, Justice:

Hampton Building Supply, Inc. (Hampton) appeals from an order of the circuit court holding that its materialman’s lien against certain real property was second in priority to a mortgage of Farmers Home Administration (FHA).

Heard March 13, 1985. Decided April 10, 1985.

We reverse.

BACKGROUND FACTS

Defendants Jerome and Pearlie Mae Wilson (Owners) contracted with defendant Drawdy (Contractor) for repairs to their tornado-damaged residence.

FHA made a construction loan to the Owners and took a second mortgage, recorded September 9, 1980. On the same day Hampton began supplying…