Richards v. Naudain

delivering the opinion of the court:

This is an action to obtain a mechanics’ lien. After the filing of the statement by the plaintiffs, as required by the statute, and the issuance of the writ, and the service and return thereof, Charles Franklin McVaugh, in his own proper person, filed a plea to the jurisdiction duly verified, based upon the allegation that the plaintiffs furnished materials * * * in persuance of a contract made with Arnold Naudain, the contractor for the said Charles Franklin McVaugh, owner or reputed owner.”

It is admitted in said plea that the said McVaugh was, and still…