Geary v. Hennessy

A petition was filed in the court below by Hennessy against the Gearys, to enforce a mechanic’s lien against the land of Mary Geary, wife of Samuel D. Geary, for work and labor in altering and repairing a house.

On the hearing, a decree was rendered in favor of defendant in error according to the prayer of the bill, and plaintiffs in error bring the record to this court for review.

The work was done under a written contract executed by Samuel D. Geary and defendant in error.

This contract does not purport to be executed for or on be.half of Mrs. Geary, nor is any reference made to her or her…