Johnson v. Grady

Plaintiff appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial. The action is one to foreclose a mechanic’s lien.

Defendant Brown & Bigelow, a corporation, owns a tract of land fronting on University avenue in the city of St. Paul. On the rear part of the tract is located a manufacturing plant and offices of the corporation. The front part of the tract adjoining University avenue was improved as a park, with a small golf course thereon for the use of the employes of the corporation. This golf course was used only in the daytime and was not lighted. About April 1, 1931, defendant M. J.…