Burwell v. Planters Lumber Co.

Planters Lumber Company filed its suit against John L. Burwell and others to enforce its lien for labor performed and materials furnished in the repair and construction of buildings on a certain lot in the City of Jackson. The circuit judge, by agreement, sitting as both judge and jury, found for the plaintiff, and condemned the buildings and improvements for the satisfaction of the lien, but did not extend it to the lot upon which they are situated. The Burwells prosecute a direct appeal, and the Lumber Company, a cross-appeal.

The cause was tried on an agreed statement of facts, in which it…