Hardy v. Frey

Action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Judgment went against plaintiff, from which he appeals upon the judgment-roll alone.

It appears from the findings that on October 9, 1914, defendant Elizabeth C. Frey acquired by purchase a lot, title to which prior to said date had been vested in the Los Angeles Trust & Savings Bank. In anticipation of the purchase and while negotiations therefor were pending, she, on September 17, 1914, entered into a contract with plaintiff whereby he undertook and agreed to erect a dwelling-house upon the lot for her. In pursuance of the contract he, on October 5,…