Jones v. . Walker
New York Court of Appeals
This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien upon certain premises owned by defendant, situate in the city of Buffalo. The lien was claimed under the act chapter 305, Laws of 1844, which authorizes a lien for labor and materials in building, altering or repairing buildings in said city, by virtue of any contract with the owner or his agent.
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This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien upon certain premises owned by defendant, situate in the city of Buffalo. The lien was claimed under the act chapter 305, Laws of 1844, which authorizes a lien for labor and materials in building, altering or repairing buildings in said city, by virtue of any contract with the owner or his agent. Plaintiff furnished materials for the repair of a dwelling-house upon defendant’s premises, who was a married woman, residing with her husband in the house. The husband, so far as it appeared, maintained the- family. It did not appear that…
1Opinion of the Court
Allen, J.,
reads for affirmance of order granting new trial .and for judgment absolute against plaintiffs.
All concur.
Order affirmed and judgment accordingly.
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