Any mechanic's lien which has expired because of failure to comply with the time limitations of section 49-39 is automatically extinguished and the continued existence of the lien unreleased of record in no way affects the record owner's title nor the marketability of the same.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-40a
(1971, P.A. 181, S. 1; P.A. 79-602, S. 97.)
Cited. 169 Conn. 76; 180 Conn. 501. Challenge by general contractor to constitutionality of mechanic's lien statutes discussed. 185 Conn. 583.