Duplex Elec. v. Sim., Brit. Eng.

Argued March 15, 1934. This appeal by the Duplex Electric Company is from the refusal of the learned court below to enter judgment in its favor in a sci. fa. sur mechanic's lien proceeding.

There is no dispute as to the facts. The Gettysburg National Bank employed contractors to erect an addition and to make certain alterations to its bank building. Part of the improvements consisted of a burglar alarm and hold-up system, which the contractor, on January 21, 1928, engaged the plaintiff to install at a price of $1,500. To secure a balance of $900 unpaid, the claimant filed a mechanic's lien,…