Bryson v. Arcadian Shores, Inc.

Ness, Justice:

This is a consolidated mechanics lien foreclosure action involving construction of the Myrtle Beach Hilton. The findings of fact by the special referee were concurred in by the trial court. We affirm.

George W. Kane, Inc., now bankrupt, was the general contractor for the Myrtle Beach Hilton. Edwin C. Bryson, the respondent, is Kane’s trustee in bankruptcy. Kane, various subcontractors and materialmen, and Ross, the architect, brought suit against the owner, appellant Arcadian Shores, Inc., for foreclosure of mechanics liens. The primary defense raised by Arcadian was that it was…