Raven v. Smith
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from Westchester county court. Action by John Raven against William R. Smith to enforce a mechanic’s lien. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDykman, J.
This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of the county court of Westchester county in favor of the plaintiff, against the defendant, in an action to foreclose a lien in favor of the plaintiff for grading building lots. The action is prosecuted under chapter 342 of the Laws of 1885, and the first section of that act provides for a lien to any person who shall perform labor or service in altering or repairing any “building or building lot.” The claim of the plaintiff falls directly under this provision, and the contention of the defendant that no lien could be acquired is destroyed by…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Raven v. SmithNew York Supreme Court · 1893
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