Fergus v. Chicago Sash & Door Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Gary

delivered the opinion of the Court.

January 14, 1895, the Sash and Door company filed a petition for a mechanic’s lien upon premises of Louise L. Fergus, under a contract with her by her husband as her agent, and alleging that Goodrich, Wallace and Burke had, or claimed, some interest in the preiqises. The plaintiffs in error were duly served with summons, but paid no attention to the suit, and the petition was taken as confessed against them. Wallace and Burke were not served, but appeared, and by answer set up their own claim for a mechanic’s lien.

¡No cross-petition…