State Ex Rel. Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission v. Westgrove Corp.

I concur but write separately. I reach my conclusion to reverse the summary judgment based on equitable subrogation and bona fide purchaser for value by a somewhat different method.

These claims concern judgment liens in condemnation eases. Specifically, when and to what property such liens attach and when a party is presumed to have notice of the lien. We also examine the issue of equitable subrogation.

Background and Procedural History

The following sequence of events is relevant to the disposition of this case.

16 March 1989: Westgrove purchases a parcel of land (the parcel). 14 January 1992:…