Schneider v. J.W. Metz Lumber Co.

ERICKSON, Justice.

We granted certiorari to review J.W. Metz Lumber Co. v. Schneider, 687 P.2d 490 (Colo.App.1984), which upheld the foreclosure of statutory mechanic’s liens on real property owned by the petitioners. We hold that respondent is not entitled to mechanic’s liens on the petitioners’ property. We also conclude that the petitioners qualify as buyers in the ordinary course of business under the Colorado Uniform Commercial Code. We therefore reverse and remand the case to the court of appeals with directions to return the case to the district court for cancellation of respondent’s…