Thompson Lumber Co. v. Pettijohn Pure Products Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $3,-426.52 and to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for the same. The case was tried before Baldwin, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff. From an order denying their motions for amended findings and conclusions or for a new trial, defendant receiver and defendant corporation appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
This is an action to foreclose.a mechanic’s lien and the contest is really between plaintiff and the general creditors of the Pettijohn Pure Products Company, which is now in the hands of a receiver. Appellants insist that plaintiff has no lien except for an inconsequential item, but in the district court plaintiff was allowed a lien for the full amount of its claim.
The Pettijohn Company formerly owned a considerable property on University avenue. On the rear of the tract were two old dwellings. In the center was an office and mill building and a detached garage. Fronting on University avenue…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Fitzpatrick v. ErnstSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1907
- John Paul Lumber Co. v. HormelSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Lake Street Sash & Door Co. v. D. H. Evans Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1932