Capital City Lumber Co. v. Schroeder

It is well established that a conveyance of real estate, at a time when work thereon is in progress, or when the premises are subject to a lienable claim, which is thereafter perfected during the time limited by statute, does not affect the right of a materialman to a lien for materials theretofore furnished. Rockel, Mechanics’ Liens, p. 392, § 150; Hewett v. Currier, 63 Wis. 386, 23 N. W. 884; Crocker v. Currier, 65 Wis. 662, 27 N. W. 825; Hutchins v. Bautch, 123 Wis. 394, 101 N. W. 671; Reynolds v. Manhattan Trust Co. 83 Fed. 593.

That the plaintiff’s right to claim a lien for materials…