Baldwin v. Constantine

The appellee, as owner of a house and lot, filed this bill of inter-pleader or in the nature of an interpleader against numerous claimants of a mechanic’s lien and none of whom being the original contractor could have preference or priority under the terms of section 8854 of the Code of 1923. The bill admits a balance due, and offers to bring it into court, and prays for an adjustment between the different claimants thereto and for a discharge. The equity of such a hill is well recognized by the leading text-writers as well as by many decisions of the appellate courts. 4 Pomeroy (3d Ed.) §…