Neukirch v. Wong

This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s and materialman’s lien upon real estate in King county, this state. Service of summons was had upon the nonresident defendants by publication, and, in response thereto, they appeared specially and moved to quash the service. This motion was sustained, because, as it was thought, it was necessary to “attach or sequester” the property upon which the lien was sought to be foreclosed as a condition precedent to the right to get service upon the parties by publication. From this order, the plaintiff appeals.

The first question is whether it was…