McLaughlin v. Perkins

Belcher, C.

This is an action to foreclose a lien for materials used and work done by subcontractors in the construction of a building for the defendant, Perkins.

The court below gave judgment for the defendants upon the ground that the claim of lien was not filed in time, and the plaintiff appeals from the judgment on the judgment-roll.

The only question in the case is, was the claim of lien filed within the time required by statute?

The court found the facts to be, in substance, as follows: On August 13, 1889, one E. W. Hyde entered into a written contract with defendant Perkins, to erect for…