Hampton v. Superior Court

38 Cal.2d 652 (1952)

WILLIAM J. HAMPTON et al., Petitioners,

v.

SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, W. TURNEY FOX, Judge thereof, et al., Respondents; HELEN YOUNG, Real Party in Interest.

L. A. No. 22086.

Supreme Court of California. In Bank.

Mar. 25, 1952.

George L. Hampton for Petitioners.

Ogden, Crocker & Steelman and Samuel Steelman for Real Party in Interest and Respondents.

EDMONDS, J.

H. Young sued William J. Hampton and his wife to enforce a mechanic's lien arising out of the construction of a house and garage. The action was based upon a contract which specified that the work was to be done…