Burdett

Appellant Halbert's Lumber, Inc., alleges it is a materialman and brings this action to foreclose a mechanic's lien on the personal residence of respondent Joseph W. Burdett and his wife, Mary Jean Burdett. This real property, owned by the Burdetts, is located within the Los Angeles Judicial District. James Calo Construction, the general contractor who is identified in the exhibits to the complaint as the person who contracted with appellant for the purchase of the purported materials, is not named as a defendant.

Appellant's claim of lien was filed on December 26, 1984. Appellant filed its complaint on February 27, 1985, in the Municipal Court for the South Bay Judicial District of Los Angeles County. On appeal following that court's denial of a motion for change of venue, this court reversed and directed a change of venue to the Municipal Court for the Los Angeles Judicial District on the ground that the latter court is the proper court for an action to foreclose on the Burdetts' property. [1] The papers in this action were transmitted on February 19, 1987, and were filed in the Los Angeles Municipal Court on February 23, 1987. Burdett demurred to the…