Nazareth Literary & Benevolent Institution v. Lowe

This writ of error brings up for revision, a decree for allotting dower to Honoré Lowe, (formerly Kelly,) as the widow of Thomas Kelly, deceased, in a house and lot in the city of Louisville.

Kelly bought the lot, when vacant, for $600, payable at a future time, and commenced the erection on it of a large brick dwelling house, which was partially completed in September, 1833, when the vendor conveyed to him the legal title, reserving, in the deed, a lien for the consideration, the whole of which still remained unpaid.

The building mechanics and material men, claiming a lien on the house for the…