Holland Furnace Co. v. Bodell
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Kent; Perkins (Willis B.), J. Bill by the Holland Furnace Company against John Bodell and another to enforce a mechanic’s lien. From a decree dismissing the bill, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
The plaintiff on July 10, 1919, obtained a contract signed by John Bodell, for the installation of a furnace in a house owned by the defendants by the entireties. Mrs. Bodell’s signature was obtained to the contract the 7th day of August, 1919. Plaintiff began the installation of the furnace on August 8, 1919. On that date they were ready to proceed with the completion of the contract. They claim defendants stopped them from completing the installation. On March 19, 1920, a bill of complaint was filed by the plaintiff to establish a lien on the quantum meruit basis for the materials actually…
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