Legal Opinion

Scott v. LeGrande

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided February 27, 1956No. 5-864PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Lee Seamster, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Ashley Circuit Court dismissing the appellant’s action to have a materialmen’s lien declared on the property of appellees.

The appellant contends that the notice mailed to the appellees is a substantial compliance with Sec. 51-608, Ark. Stats. 1947.

The notice was sent by registered mail and reads as follows:

“Mr. and Mrs. Willis LeGrande

500 F. Arkansas St.

Crossett, Arkansas

Dear Mr. and Mrs. LeGrande:

‘ ‘ This is to notify you that within ten days after you receive this notice, we will file lien on your property located at 500…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Doke v. Benton County Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1914
  2. Conway Lumber Co. v. HardinSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1915
  3. Sykes Steel Roofing Co. v. BernsteinAppellate Court of Illinois · 1910

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Christy v. Nabholz Supply Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1977
  2. McGlumphy v. Jetero Const. Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1978
  3. Dix v. OldsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1967
  4. Bobo v. SebreeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1968

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