Anastos v. Brown

These are two petitions to enforce mechanics’ liens brought by petitioner, a subcontractor, under the provisions of General Laws 1923, Chapter 301.

On or about January 15, 1930, by a contract not in writing with the general contractor for the construction of a house for respondent, petitioner agreed to install the plumbing in said house. Petitioner requested that the general contractor make payment to him as follows: “Material and labor delivered on the job, 90% the first of each month and the entire balance as soon as the job is completed.”

The percentage of payment was changed by mutual…