Hobson Bros. v. Townsend
Supreme Court of Iowa
'Appeal from Monroe District Court. — ■ HoN. Robt. SloaN, ■ Judge. ActioN to foreclose mechanic's lien. There was a judgment against the contractor for the amount claimed, but the petition as against the owners was dismissed. The plaintiffs appeal. —
1Opinion of the Court
Ladd, J.—
The contract for the erection of the house was entered into May 25, 1901. The house was completed June 28th, and accepted by the owner on the following day. The balance due the contractor was paid July 6th. A mechanic’s lien was filed by plaintiffs, who furnished materials to the contractor, August 15th. It will be' observed that this was more than 30 days subsequent to the completion of the house, and the evidence fails to show that the owner had or was charged with notice of the nonpayment of the ma-terialmen by the contractor. The contention is that, notwithstanding the house was…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Neilson, Benton & O'Donnel v. Iowa Eastern R. Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1879
- Lee v. HoytSupreme Court of Iowa · 1897
- Frudden Lumber Co. v. KinnanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
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