Ridens v. Economy Home Builders, Inc.

Plaintiff sued to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. He had judgment against defendant Berry-alone for $518.70. The appeal is on typewritten transcripts.

The cause was dismissed as to all defendants other than Berry, the owner of the premises where the labor was performed. As to him plaintiff proved every essential element justifying his claim to a foreclosure of his lien. The defendant offered no defense. Findings and judgment were prepared and signed in which it was decreed that plaintiff have judgment in foreclosure “and for such lien purposes only.” But the judgment contained a direction that if…