Davis v. Rittenhouse & Embree Co.

We are of opinion that the claim of the Rittenhouse and Embree Company, one of appellees, to a mechanic’s lien, can not be sustained. The statute relied upon by this appellee to maintain its lien provides, by section 25, chapter 82, R. S., that the Sub-contractor must, within sixty days after completing work or furnishing materials, cause written notice of claim, or sub-contract, with copy thereof, if in writing, to be personally served on the owner, or his agent or architect,or superintendent in charge; and it also provides that such notice shall state the amount due or to become due to such…