Fairbairn v. Moody
Michigan Supreme Court
Appeal from Wayne; Donovan, J. Bill by Thomas Fairbairn against George T. Moody, John J. Warren, and the Kalamazoo College, to enforce a mechanic’s lien. From a decree dismissing the bill, complainant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMontgomery, J.
Complainant filed a bill to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The bill was taken as confessed by the defendants Warren and the Kalamazoo College. The defendant Moody answered, setting up a claim of estoppel. The circuit judge dismissed the bill, and the complainant appeals.
The evidence to show an estoppel was in substance as follows: The complainant was a subcontractor. After the work was completed, he stated to the architect, Mr. Mills, that he was anxious to get the matter closed up, *63and that he wished that Mr. Moody would hurry up and pay Mr. Warren, so that he (complainant) could get his money…
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