California Court of Appeal October 23, 1968, Civ. 8675 (Tracy Price Associates v. Hebard)

TAMURA, J.

The central issue on this appeal is whether a security interest under a trust deed is subject to a mechanic’s lien for architectural services, rendered pursuant

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to a contract with the owner, for preparation of plans for improvements to be constructed on the land where the trust deed was recorded after the architect commenced preparation of plans but where actual physical