Rockey v. Joslyn
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $325 for labor and materials furnished to defendant Meyers and to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for the same upon the premises described in the complaint.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $325 for labor and materials furnished to defendant Meyers and to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for the same upon the premises described in the complaint. The case was tried before Hale, X, who made findings that defendant Joslyn was owner in fee of the premises, subject to a contract for a deed thereof by virtue of which defendant Meyer and his wife entered into possession of the premises, and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff and certain of the defendants for the amounts specified, declaring the amounts to be specific liens…
1Opinion of the Court
Pee Curiam.
Defendant Meyers was in possession of a lot and house under a contract of purchase, when defendant Joslyn acquired the legal title subject to contract. Meyers made alterations and improvements for which plaintiff and the other defendants furnished material. Not being paid, liens were filed therefor and this action brought to foreclose the same. The court made findings and as conclusion of law declared the liens prior and superior to the interests of Meyers and Joslyn. No question is made except as to subjecting the interests of Joslyn to the liens. Joslyn moved for a new trial upon…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Bahnsen v. GilbertSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1893
- Menzel v. TubbsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1892
- Turner v. FrybergerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Day v. Putnam InsuranceSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1871
- Gross Iron Ore Co. v. PaulleSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Naffke v. NaffkeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1953
- Anderson v. HarrisonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1968
- Lewis v. LewisSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1942
- Henning v. McAdamSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1923
- L. J. Mueller Furnace Co. v. BahnemanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1919