Legal Opinion

Foster v. Swaback

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided May 16, 1895PublishedCited by 4 opinions

Bill for a Settlement Under Section 29 of the Mechanic’s Lien Law.—Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook Comity; the Hon.Richard S. Tuthtt.u, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the March term, 1895.

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Shepard

This was a bill filed by the appellant, the owner of a certain city lot therein described, for a general settlement under the provisions of Sec. 39, Chap. 82, Rev. Stat. Ill., pertaining to mechanic’s liens.

The bill alleged inter alia, that on November 13,1891, the appellant entered into a contract in writing with one Thomas D. Tansey, whereby the said Tansey agreed to furnish all the material and labor required to erect and complete a three story and basement store and flat building for the appellant upon his said lot, according to certain plans and specifications, and to build and complete…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Newhall v. KastensIllinois Supreme Court · 1873
  2. Goodman v. FriedAppellate Court of Illinois · 1894

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Chicago Bonding & Surety Co. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1919
  2. Hudek v. EnnesserAppellate Court of Illinois · 1896
  3. Jamieson v. WallaceAppellate Court of Illinois · 1895
  4. Ricardi Apartment House Co. v. BeaudetAppellate Court of Illinois · 1896

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