Central Building Co. v. Karr Supply Co.

Appellee filed a bill in the Circuit Court of St. Clair Countv to establish and enforce a mechanic’s lien against the leasehold interest of appellant in certain real estate, for the sum of $760, claimed as balance under written contract, between appellant, owner of a building in process of construction, and appellee, a contractor. By the terms of the contract, which bears date, June 22, 1901, appellee was to furnish the material and put into said building a steam heating plant, the work to be completed on or before September 15, 1901, provided the building is ready for the installation of…