Sarchet v. Legg
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: William N. Gatens, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is a suit by A. H. Sarchet, Linneville & Meyers, The Ross Company and Mason, Percy & Strickler against Hattie E. Legg, to foreclose alleged mechanics’ liens. The defendant, Hattie E. Legg, entered into a contract with W. A. Ridgen, whereby he stipulated to furnish the material and to construct for her a building on her lot in Pleasant View addition to Portland.
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From Multnomah: William N. Gatens, Judge. Statement by Mr. Justice Moore. This is a suit by A. H. Sarchet, Linneville & Meyers, The Ross Company and Mason, Percy & Strickler against Hattie E. Legg, to foreclose alleged mechanics’ liens. The defendant, Hattie E. Legg, entered into a contract with W. A. Ridgen, whereby he stipulated to furnish the material and to construct for her a building on her lot in Pleasant View addition to Portland. Ridgen sublet the plastering of the house to the plaintiff, A. H. Sarchet, the plumbing to Linneville & Meyers, partners, and the cement work to B. C. Ross.…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Moore
The only question involved is whether or not the lien notices were filed within the time limited. In order to create a lien, the original contractor must, within 60 days after the completion of his contract, and all other claimants must within 30 days after the completion, alteration, or repair of a structure, or after he has ceased to furnish materials therefor, file with the clerk a claim, etc., Section 7420, L. O. L. Neither of the claimants herein being an original contractor, it is insisted that the notices were not filed within 30 days after the completion of the building, or after the…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Harrisburg Lumber Co. v. WashburnOregon Supreme Court · 1896
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