R. C. Lee Carpet & Tile, Inc. v. Core Construction Corp.

By JUDGE WILLIAM H. LEDBETTER, JR.

The question before the court in this mechanic’s lien enforcement suit is whether, for purposes of the Mechanic’s Lien Act, Kenneth Lee Tompkins and Glenna Rae Tompkins ("the Tompkins") can be considered as "owners" of the subject property prior to the recordation of their deed. The issue arises upon the Tompkins’ motion. For the purpose of the motion, the facts are stipulated. An ore tenus hearing was held on March 7, 1988.

The property consists of a lot in Plantation Forest Subdivision, improved with a single-family residence. R. C. Lee carpeted the house…