Stockton Lumber Co. v. Schuler

Five actions for the foreclosure of mechanics’ liens were consolidated for trial. The building affected by the proceedings was one erected by the defendant Brown, as contractor, upon property owned by the defendant Schuler, pursuant to a contract entered, into between them. The plaintiff in each of the five actions proceeded upon the theory that the contract was void. The owner asserted the validity of the contract, and the court found in his favor on this point. As to all the lien claimants except one, a nonsuit was granted on motion of the owner, on the ground that they had failed to prove…