United States Guarantee Co. v. Matson Navigation Co.

DOOLING, J. pro tem.

On December 6, 1936, Steffgen and Barclay commenced an action in the Superior Court of San Diego County against Matson Navigation Company and Showboat Hotels, Inc., for the recovery of $4,959.90 for “work, labor, materials, equipment, supplies and repairs” alleged to have been furnished at the special instance and request of the defendants “for the benefit of the steamer or vessel” “City of Los Angeles.” The complaint alleged that the vessel was owned by Matson Navigation Company and that “the plaintiffs have and claim a lien upon the said vessel, or boat, with its tackle,…