Graf v. Petry

This is a suit to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. The complaint alleges that the plaintiff, as an original contractor, furnished material and performed labor at the special instance and request of the defendants in the construction of a building, “and completed said building on August 23, 1922.” The prayer of the complaint is for the reasonable value of the material and labor furnished, and not for the price stipulated to be paid therefor. There is no allegation in the complaint or in the reply of any of the terms of the contract, or of the price stipulated to be paid for the furnishing of the…