Fairhaven Land Co. v. Jordan

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Stiles, J.

This action was brought to foreclose five mechanics’ liens upon the property of the defendant Demattos. The lien claimants joined in their complaint, which set out each claim in a separate cause of action. The cause was referred by the consent of the parties, under the provisions of chapter 5, title 7, Code of Procedure. The *731referee took the proofs and made his report upon the testimony and his findings of fact and conclusions of law. To this report the defendant excepted, on the ground that the findings of fact were contrary to the evidence,…