State, Ex Rel. Alvan v. Kauer

This canse comes on for hearing and determination npon the return to the alternative writ of mandamus directing the respondents to show cause why they should not be ordered to pay to relator the sum of $1,711.78. The matter is to be determined upon the pleadings and stipulation of facts.

Relator’s original action in this court is predicated upon a sworn statement for a lien on funds payable to contractors for public work. From the stipulation it appears that the respondent Frank Messer & Sons, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Mes-ser), on May 28, 1957, entered into a contract with the state of…