Cashman v. Russell

— James Cashman performed certain services for the Signal Mines Company in connection with its mining operations, and this suit was brought by him to establish and foreclose a lien on the mines and mining claims for the reasonable value of such services.

The case was tried to the court without a jury and the plaintiff was given judgment for the amount of his claim, but denied a lien on the mining properties. The plaintiff has appealed and presents the question as to whether the judgment disallowing his lien was correct.

The record discloses that the mines are located in Owens mining district,…