Stone v. Dowling
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Lillibridge, J. Bill by Richard Stone and Ransom E. Hall against Thomas W. Dowling, George S. Trevor, and Samuel Ellsworth, to enforce a mechanic’s lien. From a decree for complainants, defendant Trevor appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.
This bill is filed to enforce a mechanic’s lien for labor and materials furnished in painting a house in course of construction by defendant Dowling, as contractor for defendant Trevor, the owner of the property. Complainants were subcontractors under Dowling. Defendant Ellsworth was another lien claimant, whose claim is settled, and is out of the case. Complainants were partners, and agreed with Dowling, the contractor, to paint the house' for $30. They did so, both working on the job. They were never paid, but Stone was given an order for $30 on Walter M. Trevor, the agent of defendant…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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