Forefront Builders v. Sup. Ct.
Here we decide that a pretrial motion seeking to reduce the amount of a mechanics lien that turns upon contested facts must be brought as a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication under Code of Civil Procedure section 437c rather than under Civil Code sections 3123 and 3140 that govern the amount and priorities of such liens. Court issue a peremptory writ of mandate that directs the trial court to vacate its November 6, 2006, order reducing the amount of petitioners mechanics lien and requires it to enter a new order denying the motion to reduce the lien.
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