Schuler v. Eckert

The plaintiffs commenced suit against the defendant in justice's court on the 3d day of May, *1661889. The .summons stated that it was issued for the enforcement of a lien for the sum of $100 upon certain described premises “for the personal work and labor of plaintiffs and their help on a building thereon.” The lien, as filed, claimed $65.50 balance upon an estimate, and $42.05 for specified extra work; making a total,- of $107.55.

Plaintiffs declared orally in assumpsit for work and labor performed by themselves and those in their employ upon the building mentioned in the summons.…