Atlas Lumber Co. v. Semmler

This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien upon the north half of a section of land owned by defendant Semmler. The trial court found that the northwest quarter of the section was Semmler’s homestead; that the materials furnished for which the lien was claimed were all placed upon the homestead quarter; that its value was only $5,000, and therefore wholly exempt; that no part of the lien attached to the northeast quarter of the section; that the whole premises were mortgaged to the extent of $5,900; and that Snyder’s deed, executed and delivered within 90 days after the last item…