Kaltoft v. Nielsen

Plaintiffs, as contractors, bring this action in equity under chapter 572, Code of 1954, to enforce two mechanics’ liens for material and labor furnished by them in 1956 and 1957 in the construction of a Texaco service station in Harlan, Iowa, under a written contract of July 16, 1956, between them and the defendants Alfred H. Nielsen and Helen Nielsen. Plaintiffs’ liens were for $6356.38 as the balance due on the written contract, and $3051.17 for extras furnished for defendants Alfred H. Nielsen and wife and Texaco, Incorporated.

Defendants’ answer denied any extras were ordered or furnished…