Clement v. Reitz

A number of parties commenced separate proceedings against James C. Hyde and others, by petition, to establish mechanic’s liens against the lands described in the several petitions, for materials furnished by petitioners to Hyde, which were used by him in the construction of a building on the premises called the Glen Flora Hotel. After answers and replications were filed, the several causes, by order of the court, were consolidated, and tried as one cause. On the hearing the circuit court ascertained the amounts due the several petitioners for materials by them respectively furnished to Hyde…