In re Long
Superior Court of Delaware
Rule (No. 1, February Term, 1913) to show cause why a sheriff’s sale of property under mechanics’ lien proceeding should not be set aside. Rule dismissed. The questions presented at the hearing fully appear in the opinion. (See 3 Boyce 447,84 Atl. 1030.)
1Opinion of the Court
Conrad, J.,
delivering the opinion of the court:
[1, 2] Mechanics’ lien laws are designed to protect builders and contractors and to secure them by giving them a specific lien against the building or structure for which materials have been furnished or on which labor has been expended. Being purely a statutory remedy, the lien law is construed strictly; but such construction must be given as is reasonable and sensible. Our statute declares that the lien may be obtained upon the building or structure, “and upon the ground upon which the same may be situated or erected.” To restrict the quantity…
2Cited by2 opinions
- McHugh Electric Co. v. Hessler Realty & Development Co.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1957
- Pioneer National Title Insurance v. Exten Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1979