Luebben v. Metlen

This is an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for material furnished and labor performed. The complaint contains two causes of action, the first being on a written contract and the second on an open account for work and labor. The defendant admitted her obligation under the written contract and alleged payment of the amount due thereon in full. On the second count she admitted that the plaintiff had performed work and labor on her building and furnished material of the value of $274.05 and no more.

Following her answer the defendant set up three affirmative defenses in which she alleged in…