Jacobus v. Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Supreme Court of New Jersey
This case in the Court of Chancery is reported in 11 C. E. Green 389.
1Opinion of the CourtDepue, J.
I concur in the opinion of the Chancellor that the excavation for the foundation, when so far progressed with as to make it apparent on the ground that the building is to be erected, is the “ commencement of the building,” within the meaning of the mechanics’ lien law. If the work of erecting the structure is proceeded-with thereafter, with such diligence as to make it apparent that- the original intention to build has not been abandoned, the lien of persons furnishing labor or materials for the construction of the building, will relate to the time of such commencement. In this respect, I…
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