Bracker v. Weldgen
New York Supreme Court
Motion to confirm the report of a referee appointed to ascertain the liens upon surplus moneys and the priority of the several liens.
1Opinion of the CourtCunningham, J.
A question arises upon this motion as to whether the lien filed by Morris H. Lipsky has preference over the liens of other claimants, it being contended that he was a laborer for daily or weekly wages.
Lipsky was engaged by the contractor to cart bricks, stone, wood and other materials. Lipsky was to furnish a motor truck for such carting and was to be paid two dollars and a half per hour. He performed the work himself, having at some times the assistance of a man furnished by the contractor. The contractor called upon him to do work when he needed him; he was not employed regularly. He…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Claim of Rheinwald v. Builders' Brick & Supply Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1915
- Balch v. . N.Y. and Oswego Midland R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1871
- People ex rel. Seib v. RedfieldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1903
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