Masterson v. Roberts

This is an action in equity brought under Section 3180, Revised Statutes 1929, to determine the rights, of mechanic's lien claimants and others, in a building and lots in the city of Independence. Plaintiff was a contractor who altered the building. Defendant James G. Griffin had a life estate in the property under the will of his deceased wife, and his children, entitled to the remainder in fee under their mother's will, are also defendants. The lessees of the building, who contracted for the work, the trustee and beneficiaries of the first mortgage on the property, and the materialmen who…