Fay & Co. v. Orison
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Linn District Court. Action by a sub-contractor to establish a mechanic’s lien, which the court refused to the extent claimed by the plaintiffs, and they appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
Seevers, Ch. J.
— The defendant, Orison, as principal contractor, entered into an oral contract with the defendant Oard to erect a building on real estate owned by the latter for the sum of $530. Orison was to furnish all the materials. Oard paid $150 at the time the contract was made, and agreed to pay the residue as the work progressed. He subsequently paid the contract price in accordance with the contract. Orison procured of plaintiffs the materials for the erection of the building and is indebted to them therefor. Within thirty days after the materials were furnished, but not until Oard…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Stewart v. WrightSupreme Court of Iowa · 1879
- Gilchrist v. AndersonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1882
- Winter & Co. v. HudsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1880
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- Mason City Brick & Tile Co. v. LamsonSupreme Court of Iowa · 1920
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