George v. Oregon, California & Eastern Railway Co.

These suits, which for convenience have been consolidated, are for the purpose of foreclosing numerous mechanics’ liens on the property of the Oregon, California & Eastern Railway Company.

The defendant railway company, appellant herein, urges there is a defect of parties in that the Nettleton-Bruce-Eschbach Company, a foreign corporation, was not joined as defendant. This company, as the original contractor, abandoned its work in the construction of the railroad grade in Klamath County, on August 1, 1923, and left many unpaid bills. It was adjudged bankrupt on December 1, 1923. Appellant…