B. Scott Douglass and Eric C. Tausend – December 6, 2011 The California Court of Appeal recently held that the recording of a lis pendens in connection with a mechanic’s lien foreclosure action is protected by the litigation privilege and cannot support a slander of title claim, even if the underlying lien claim lacked any… Continue reading Lien Away As It’s An Absolutely Protected Right In California – Real Estate & Construction
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Fighting an Overstated Mechanic’s Lien: a Simpler Solution
Dana C. Tsubota – December 7, 2011 In a depressed economy wrought with defaulting developers, a lender in California facing a lien priority challenge should evaluate whether it would be worthwhile to secure a first priority position for its deed of trust through law and motion practice. California’s case law provides the legal authority that… Continue reading Fighting an Overstated Mechanic’s Lien: a Simpler Solution