Biggs v. Clapp

This was a petition filed by appellants, in the Superior Court of Cook county, as sub-contractors, against appellees to enforce a mechanic’s lien under the act of 1869.

A trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict against appellants. The court overruled a motion for a new trial, and rendered judgment upon the verdict.

To reverse this judgment appellants have prosecuted this appeal, relying mainly upon the ground that the court erred in giving appellees’ third instruction, and refusing the first, second and fourth asked by them.

It appears from the evidence contained in the record,…