Standard Lumber Co. of Pine Bluff v. Wilson

Kirby, J.,

(after stating the facts). Appellant insists that the filing of its verified account for materials and millwork furnished to the contractor and used in the construction of the improvement with the circuit clerk of Union County, after notice duly given to the owner, was a substantial compliance with the statute providing for fixing the lien against such improvement, and that the court erred in holding otherwise.

The undisputed testimony shows that the wife of J. R. Wilson, the owner, with the architect employed for designing and supervising the construction of the residence, agreed…