Steele v. McBurney
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Monroe District Court. — Hon. H. C. Traverse, Judge. Action in equity to recsver an amount due for building materials and to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. There was a hearing on the merits, and a judgment for the defendants. The plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
In May, 1893, the defendant the Monroe Lodge, No. 81, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, through its building committee, entered into an agreement in writing with the defendant G. W. McBurney by which the latter undertook to excavate for and to construct the foundation walls and a retaining wall for a building known as the “Temple,” and to furnish all labor and material required therefor according to the specifications and drawing prepared for the building under the direction-and to the satisfaction of the architect. The work was to be completed on the third day of July, 1893, and final…
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