Graham v. Anderson

Rose, j.

This is a suit in equity to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Walter L. Graham, plaintiff, entered into a written contract with Sarah A. Anderson, defendant, to construct for her a dwelling-house on a farm near College View. The contract price for the construction of the completed building according to specifications was $3,250. Defendant agreed to pay $1,625 when the house was sheathed and roofed and $1,625 when completed. The first instalment was paid. Defendant resided in California and sent to her tenants on the farm a draft for $1,625 to pay the last instalment when due. The tenants…