Hedden Construction Co. v. Proctor & Gamble Co.

The only questions submitted for the decision of the court are the claim of the Kellar Lumber Company for a preference as a material-man under section 3414 of the Code, the validity of the lien and claim of Heinicke, Inc., and the question of interest on the several claims and costs.

Hilliken Bros., the contractors, are insolvent. It is conceded that the amount of $27,486.46, became due under their contract' from the Proctor & Gamble Company, the owner, and the different parties to the action claim to share in this amount as lienors. There is not enough to satisfy all the liens and, therefore,…