Morehouse v. Moulding
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Theodore D. Murphy, Judge, presiding. The nature and facts of this case necessary to an understanding of the points decided appear in the opinion of the court. The jury found there was due the petitioners, Kelley, Wood & Co., $330.18, and Moulding & Harlan, $860.50. The defendant, Morehouse, moved for a new trial, which was refused and an exception taken.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Scott
This is a case arising under the mechanic’s lien law, as contained in the act of 1869. The facts necessary to an understanding of the merits of the case may be shortly stated. In June, 1870, appellant contracted with W. H. H. Miller to erect for him a double dwelling-house on the premises described in the petition. The contract was in writing, and by its terms Miller was to furnish all the materials and labor necessary to fully complete the buildings according to the plans and specifications, at a total cost of $20,900, which was to be paid, as the work progressed, on the certificate of the…
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