State v. Reps

Kelly, Justice.

In the summer of 1971, defendant entered into a written agreement with Margaret Splittstoesser whereby defendant agreed to make certain improvements on the Splittstoesser property for a contract price of $2,561. After defendant had begun performing under the contract, Splittstoesser paid him $2,300 on account in three payments. In December 1971, mechanics liens for supplies used by defendant were filed against the Splittstoesser property by various materialmen.

Defendant was subsequently charged, pursuant to Minn. St. 514.02, and arraigned on the following information:

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