Scammon v. Denio

This action was brought by appellant (plaintiff in the court below) to recover $1,348.10, the alleged balance due upon a written contract by which appellant was to build a house for respondent; and to enforce a mechanic’s lien against the house, and premises on which it was erected. The court gave judgment to appellant for $483.72 only, and without costs or attorney’s fee; and also gave judgment for respondent for all costs which accrued after the date of a certain offer to compromise hereinafter mentioned.

The judgment provides for the enforcement of the lien for the amount above stated.

Appell…