Brodsky v. Maloney

This is another of those cases in which the rights of a mechanics’ lien claimant collide with the assertion that the premises are exempt from such encumbrance under our homestead laws.

On or about September 16, 1956, the Maloneys, who were then living in rented premises and did not own a residence, made a written agreement to purchase from Marcoe a house to be built on the lots involved, then owned by him, subject only to their ability to obtain the necessary' finane*608ing. Three days later Mr. Maloney and the First Federal Savings and Loan Association applied to the Veterans’ Administration to…