Chamlee Lumber Co. v. Crichton
Supreme Court of Georgia
Foreclosure of lien. Before Judge Pendleton. Fulton superior court. June 6, 1910.
1Opinion of the CourtEvans, P. J.
A materialman furnishing material for the improvement of real estate is given a lien upon the real estate so improved, but, in the language of the statute, “to make good [the materialman’s lien] it must be created and declared in accordance with the following provisions, and on failure of either the lien shall cease.” The provisions referred to comprehend three vital and essential things, — the completion of the contract to furnish material, the record of the claim of lien within three months, and the institution of a suit of foreclosure within twelve months from the maturity of his claim.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Parmelee v. Savannah, Florida & Western RailwaySupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Jones v. KernSupreme Court of Georgia · 1897
- Cherry v. North & South RailroadSupreme Court of Georgia · 1880
- Walker v. BurtSupreme Court of Georgia · 1876
3Cited by23 opinions
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- City of Cochran v. LanfairSupreme Court of Georgia · 1913
- Southern Cotton Oil Co. v. McLainCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1934
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