Mechanics Lien (Scire Facias Sur Mechanics Lien)

SCIRE FACIAS SUR MECHANICS LIEN. This form is used in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware to initiate a Scire Facias Sur Mechanics Lien action, which is a legal proceeding used by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier (the plaintiff) to enforce a mechanics lien against a property owner (the defendant). A mechanics lien is a legal claim against real property for unpaid construction or repair work. The form commands the sheriff of the appropriate county to serve the defendant with a summons and a copy of the complaint, notifying them that they must respond within 20 days by filing an answer—and, if applicable, an affidavit of defense—through the plaintiff's attorney. Failure to respond within the allotted time may result in a default judgment being entered against the defendant for the relief sought, typically the unpaid amount claimed under the lien. www.FormsWorkflow.com