STUART, Justice.
We are asked here to determine whether a real estate mortgage in excess of the value of the lot described therein, given to secure a construction loan recorded prior to the commencement of any work or the furnishing of any material has priority over subsequently filed mechanics' liens. We hold such mortgage has priority.
Plaintiff, holder of the real estate mortgage, brought this action to foreclose.
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