Gannon v. Potter, Teare & Co.

This cause comes into this court on error to the municipal court of the city of Cleveland. That court rendered a decree finding that the cross-petitioners, defendants in error, had valid mechanics’ liens for the amount of their claims. The case was heard on an agreed statement of facts. The essential parts thereof will appear in this opinion.

The Gannons, plaintiffs in error, made a contract with the firm of Berry Brothers to construct a dwelling on premises owned by them. Berry Brothers constructed the building and thereafter became bankrupt, owing these cross-petitioners for labor ,and…