Davidson v. Shields

This is a suit to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. The appeal is from a decree of foreclosure. The question presented here is whether or not the plaintiff filed the lien in time.

*878The plaintiff was the general contractor for the construction of an apartment house. The lien for the balance due on the contract price and extras was filed June 24, 1932. The general contractor must file with the proper officer a verified claim within four months from the date the last material is furnished or the last labor performed under the contract to perfect a mechanic’s lien. Comp. St. 1929, sec. 52-103; Pardue v.…