Huttig Millwork Co. v. Randel

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Dawson, J.:

This was an action to enforce a materialman’s lien on the Sedgwick county courthouse. Plaintiff prevailed, and the board of county commissioners appeals.

The facts were these: The county board let a contract to one Randel to remodel and repair the five floors of the courthouse, but neglected to take a bond to protect the county against liens as provided by law. Plaintiff furnished millwork to Randel, which was used to repair the floors, of the value of $3,242.75, and filed its lien *745therefor in due time. It also gave the county board timely…