Roland v. Centerville, Moravia & Albia R'y Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Monroe Circuit Court. In this action it is sought to foreclose a mechanic’s.lien for work and labor performed by the plaintiff in the construction of the Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railroad. There was a trial to the court, and the relief demanded against the railroad company was denied. Plaintiffs appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtRothrock, J.
— The Centerville, Moravia & Albia Railroad Company was duly and legally incorporated at some time prior to the twenty-seventh day of February, 1880. On that day said corporation entered into a-written contract with the defendants, Drake & Ilill, by which it was agreed tliat Drake & Hill should build a line of railroad for that company from Centerville to Albia. It appears that this contract was entered into in pursuance of proper authority from the board of directors of the corporation, and that- it was signed upon the part of the corporation by the president and secretary, and that it was…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Stewart v. WrightSupreme Court of Iowa · 1879
3Cited by3 opinions
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