Blose v. Martens

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

Appellant filed a mechanic’s lien against appellees and a scire facias issued thereon. Appellees’ answer, under new matter, alleged a release of liens. Appellant’s reply admitted the release but alleged that he signed the release because appellees represented that they would pay him from a mortgage they were to procure; that they obtained the mortgage but failed to pay him; that their action constituted fraud invalidating the release. The court below entered judgment on the pleadings for appellees.

The sole basis alleged by appellant for avoiding the release of liens was…