Jackson v. Larche

This is an action of the first- impression hi this state, and the questions which arise out of it are of considerable importance to the parties and the public. We have given , •, i . -¶ ,. . it

The petition avers, that the plaintiff is the owner aim . possessor oí a certain lot of ground ⅛ this city ; and that he had contracted with certain persons to erect thereon a large brick house, to be completed on the 20th day of No-vein her, 182Q. That in pursuance of their contract, these persons laid the foundation, and ¿a-Proceeded to erect the building ; when they were stopped from making further…