National Fireproofing Co. v. Town of Huntington
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action by a subcontractor against the town of Huntington and sundry other subcontractors, who, like the plaintiff, had filed certificates of mechanics’ liens on a town schoolhouse, to foreclose the plaintiff’s hen; to ascertain what balance was due from the town on the “purchase price,” and the respective amounts of the several hens; and to have the balance due from the town apportioned among the several lienors; brought to the Superior Court in Fairfield County and reserved…
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Action by a subcontractor against the town of Huntington and sundry other subcontractors, who, like the plaintiff, had filed certificates of mechanics’ liens on a town schoolhouse, to foreclose the plaintiff’s hen; to ascertain what balance was due from the town on the “purchase price,” and the respective amounts of the several hens; and to have the balance due from the town apportioned among the several lienors; brought to the Superior Court in Fairfield County and reserved (Gager, J.) for the advice of this court, on a stipulation as to the facts. One of these was that the town of…
1Opinion of the CourtBaldwin, C. J.
General Statutes, §§ 4135-4138, provide for the creation, under certain conditions, of a mechanic’s hen in favor of any original contractor or subcontractor, having a claim for over $10 for material furnished or services rendered in the construction of “any building, or any of its appurtenances.” These general words, if taken literally, cover every kind of building, public or private. It is clear, however, that they could not be construed to embrace buildings belonging to the State. State v. Kilburn, 81 Conn. 9, 11, 69 Atl. 1028. Nor do they include any public buildings, belonging to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Bradley v. New-York & New-Haven Rail-RoadSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1851
- State v. KilburnSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1908
- Chapin v. Persse & Brooks Paper WorksSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1862
- Kelley v. KilloureySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1908
- McKeon v. New York, New Haven & Hartford RailroadSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1902
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