Berea Block & Supply Co. v. Bridges

The defendants-appellants, Bridges and wife, contracted in writing with one Leonard J. Maher, Jr., a general contractor, to construct them a dwelling house, furnishing all the necessary labor and materials. Sometime prior to the completion of this project the general contractor became insolvent, was adjudicated a bankrupt, and discontinued work upon the residence. Defendant-Appellee, The Bagley Road Lumber Company, the plaintiff-appellee, Berea Block & Supply Company, and the defendant-appellee, Robert J. Moorman, claimed mechanics’ liens on the subject premises and joined in praying for…