Siler Mill Co. v. Charles Nelson Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pacific county, Edward H. Wright, J., entered December 11, 1915, upon findings in favor of the plaintiffs, in consolidated actions to foreclose mechanics’ liens, tried to the court.
1Opinion of the Court
Holcomb, J. —
In consideration of $52,500, Andrew Peterson, by a written contract, agreed to construct a certain boat for appellant, The Charles Nelson Company. Peterson, during the time the ship was being constructed, contracted indebtedness to respondents Siler Mill Company and Quinault Lumber Company for materials furnished; also to defendants Willapa Construction Company and Sheppard & Dennis for hauling such materials to the ship yard. Peterson never fulfilled the terms of his contract and, at the time of his default, The Charles Nelson Company had paid him the sum of $34,400, as well as…
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