Bader v. City of New York

The action is to foreclose a mechanic’s lien upon certain funds in possession of the city of New York applicable to the payment of repairs to a public school. The city contracted with defendant Theriault to make the repairs for $1,895. Theriault subcontracted with the plaintiffs to do a portion of the work for $1,240. The plaintiffs performed all the work required by their subcontract. Theriault did not perform all the work required by his contract, but abandoned the same. The city then took charge of the work and caused it to be completed by another contractor. The city paid Theriault on…