Carswell v. Patzowski

Lore, C. J.:

On June 24th, 1902, Frank R. Carswell, the plaintiff, filed his statement under the mechanics’ lien law for a lien against four houses and lots in the City of Wilmington, in this county, and against Richard Patzowski, the defendant as the owner or reputed owner thereof. The claim was for work as an architect, which was commenced February 21,1901, and finished March 10, 1902, under a contract made with the said Patzowski as the then owner or reputed owner.

February 14,1902, while the work was in progress, Patzowski conveyed the lands and buildings in question to the “New Castle…