Philip S. Lindner & Co. v. Edwards

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of La Salle County in favor of defendant Kathryn M. Edwards, entered pursuant to motion made at the close of proof on behalf of plaintiff. Plaintiff Philip S. Lindner & Co., Inc. initiated the action on the theory that it was a “contractor” within the meaning of section 1 of Mechanics’ Lien Act. The plaintiff engages in the business of selling lumber and building supplies at retail and initiated the action to foreclose what it claimed was a proper mechanic’s lien. Named as…