Gantner v. Kemper

This was an action under the statute in relation to mechanics’ liens, brought by the respondent against F. T. Keniper, the owner of the premises sought to be charged with the lien, and Marcus Williams, the contractor, for work and labor done and materials furnished by him, in the erection of an addition to the dwelling house of said Kemper the sum’ claimed to be due being a balance of six hundred and eighty-two dollars.

Both defendants appeared and filed answers. The only defense insisted on at the trial was payment. There was.» verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for the sum claimed and…