California Court of Appeal May 24, 1934, Civ. No. 8947 (Hayward Lumber & Investment Co. v. Corbett)

JOHNSTON (THOMAS D.), J., pro tem.

The principal question presented by this appeal is one of priority of a mechanic’s lien over a recorded deed of trust. The defendant Corbett, on January 11,1929, applied to respondent for a construction loan of $2,500, with which to build a dwelling. He signed a note for that amount and a deed of trust.