Hallard v. Kinney

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This was an action to foreclose several mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens. Judgment was for plaintiffs and certain cross petitioners who claimed liens. Defendant appeals.

The case turns upon the interpretation to be given a contract to repair a house. The first paragraph of this contract was as follows:

“This agreement made and entered into this 14th day of March, 1930, by and between Hallard and Fuller, contractors, in Wichita, Sedgwick county, Kansas, party of the first part, and C. J. Kinney, Wichita, Sedgwick county, Kansas, party of the…