Builders' Supply Depot v. O'Connor

Three mechanics’ lien cases were consolidated and tried together, and judgment was rendered against Dennis O’Connor and Mary O’Connor, the owners of the land involved, who appeal from the judgment.

The judgment must be reversed for the following reasons: 1. The actions were not brought by the original contractor; they were all brought for material and labor furnished by plaintiffs as sub-contractors. Nevertheless personal judgments were rendered against the appellants. This was error, as plaintiffs were entitled only to enforce their claims against the land.

2. There was a written contract…