Fischer Lime & Cement Co. v. Kaucher

This is a suit to enforce a mechanic’s lien, which was dismissed by the chancellor. The Court of Appeals reversed the chancellor’s decree, holding that the complainant was entitled to a lien but that its claim should be reduced by certain credits. Both sides were dissatisfied with the decree of the Court of Appeals and filed petitions for certiorari. Both petitions have been granted and the cause argued here.

The Tri-State Compress & Warehouse Company, a Tennessee corporation, contracted with Kaucher for the erection of a compress and warehouse. He did not pay for material furnished by…