McDonald v. Village of Ballston Spa

This action is brought for the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien, and there is involved the question'of the rights of certain of the parties holding certain orders, given by the contractor, which are claimed to be equitable assignments.

The defendant Van Arnam entered into a contract with the village of Ballston Spa for the construction of a portion of its water-works system. At the time of the bringing of the action, there remained a balance of $871.43 due him upon the contract, including a small-amount for extra work. Orders upon the treasurer of the defendant village had been given by the…