Northland Pine Co. v. Melin Bros.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $17,974.06 and to foreclose by sale the mechanics’ liens upon the premises described, and for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the premises, buildings and material on behalf of the lien claimants. Plaintiff obtained an order to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to protect and manage the premises in behalf of the lien claimants.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $17,974.06 and to foreclose by sale the mechanics’ liens upon the premises described, and for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the premises, buildings and material on behalf of the lien claimants. Plaintiff obtained an order to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed to protect and manage the premises in behalf of the lien claimants. From an order, Hale, J., granting plaintiff’s motion for the appointment of a receiver, defendants appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBunn, J.
This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for lumber, cement and other building materials furnished by plaintiff at the request of defendant Melin Bros., Incorporated, for the construction of certain flat buildings upon lots in Minneapolis owned by defendant E. Luther Melin. Upon the complaint and an affidavit plaintiff moved for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the property, to manage the same, together with the improvements thereon, for the benefit of all persons having valid *237mechanics* lien claims against said property. After a hearing the court appointed a…
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