Schroeter Bros. Hardware Co. v. Croatian "Sokol" Gymnastic Ass'n

This is an equitable action, brought under authority of Section 3180, Revised Statutes 1929, to determine the rights of mechanic's lien claimants in certain land and improvements in the city of St. Louis. In 1925, appellant owned a tract of land, fronting 125 feet on the north side of Chouteau Avenue and running back 150 feet to an alley. There was a brick building and also a residence, on this property, which were used by appellant in its various activities. Appellant formerly was a voluntary association, but, in that year, it incorporated under the statute providing for benevolent,…