Stipel v. Piggott

This is an action to establish a mechanic’s lien on certain property belonging to defendant in Kansas City, Missouri. There was a judgment and verdict in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $4371.45, and establishing a lien on the property in that amount. Although there were several defendants Piggott is the only one who appeals and wherever in this opinion the word “defendant” appears it will be understood to refer to appellant Piggott.

The facts show that on March 15, 1921, a written contract was entered into between plaintiff, the contractor, and defendant, the owner of the premises, providing…