Legnard v. Armstrong

This was a petition by a sub-contractor against the owner of a building for a mechanic’s lien, and the only question which it is necessary for us to consider is as to the sufficiency of the notice given by the sub-contractor of his intention to hold the building liable for the amount due him on account of materials furnished therefor. It appears that Cecelia J. Armstrong was the owner of two lots known as 306 and 308 West Monroe street, Chicago, upon which she caused to be erected a double brick building, her husband, John M. Armstrong, acting as her agent and attending for her to all the…