Bates v. St. Anthony's Church

This is an action for the foreclosure of a mechanics’ lien in which plaintiff alleges there was a balance of $1,110 due him on a contract to furnish material and perform labor. The defendant admits that plaintiff furnished the material and performed the labor, but denies that there was any contract as to the amount that plaintiff should receive therefor. The trial court found there was due plaintiff the sum of $650, and entered a decree accordingly. Plaintiff appeals.

The principal question for determination is as to whether there was a definite contract between the parties for furnishing the…