Mine & Smelter Supply Co. v. Kuenzel Process Smelter Co.

1. This action, brought by the Supply Company, plaintiff in error, against the Process Company, defendant in error, was to foreclose mechanics ’ liens on a smelter plant, claimed for supplies, materials and machinery furnished to the Process Company. The principal defendant defaulted, and upon hearing, judgment was pronounced against it for the amount of the claims, but by leave of court, one Mason was permitted to intervene and contest plaintiff’s right to liens on the smelter, he having purchased it at execution sale.

The first lien claim statement, filed October 28, 1910, is for supplies…