Farmers Co-Operative Union Gin Co. v. Rounds & Porter Lbr. Co.

The question for determination involves the priority of a material-man’s lien over a chattel mortgage. The trial court found in favor of the material-man’s lien. We approve.

The case was tried upon an agreed statement of facts. Plaintiff below, Rounds & Porter Lumber Company, under a valid contract furnished lumber and other bulding material to the Farmers Co-operative Union Gin Company, which was used in the erection of buildings on its leasehold estate. The first and last items were furnished between August 10, 1928, and September 24, 192S, respectively. The buildings were commenced on…