P. A. Lord Lumber Co. v. Callahan

Mr. Presiding Justice Clark

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is a suit brought by the appellee against the appellants and others for the foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien.

The evidence would tend to establish the fact- that the appellant John Callahan was the owner of the lot upon which the building was erected; that he made a contract with one Walter Simpson (a defendant in the case but not an appellant) to erect a building on the lot; that a building loan was made with Engle, Zutz & Company for $1,500, which loan was sold to Ottlie Hinz; that Simpson had contracted to purchase lumber…