To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: As discussed in our recent post, New York Lien Law § 19(6) provides a procedure for an expedited legal action seeking summary discharge (cancellation) of a mechanic’s lien. However, summary discharge is only available where there is a “facial defect” in a lien, such as identifying the wrong property owner or failing to properly describe the property against which a lien is claimed. Otherwise, all challenges to a lien generally must be brought in the context of a lien foreclosure action. This includes, for example, a cha...