Iowa Builders' Supply Co. v. Petersen

This is an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for material furnished to repair buildings on a farm in Scott county, Iowa. H. H. Petersen owned the farm, and leased it to a tenant, Bussell Porth, for a term from March 1,1931, to March 1, 1932. Petersen then deeded the land to the H. H. Petersen Investment Company, August 11, 1931 (also a defendant herein), which deed was recorded in Scott county August 31, 1931. The deed to the investment company was delivered to H. H. Petersen as president of the company, and Petersen then assigned the lease to the corporation. In a letter dated March 5,…