Baird v. Peall

Vanclief, C.

Action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for the sum of $150, alleged to be the balance due on a contract for painting. The following is a copy of the written contract as admitted by the pleadings:—

“San Jose, Dec. 19, 1888.

“ Contract and agreement made this day between W. J. Peall and J. H. Baird, whereby J. H. Baird, a painter and contractor, agrees to paint a certain frame hotel, known as the Continental Hotel, of forty (40) rooms, located in the town of Bethlehem, Santa Clara County, California; the same to be two-coat work of lead and oil or rubber preparation, to suit the owner,…