Charlton v. Scoville
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from special term, Erie county. Action by John Charlton and another against Cora I. Scoville and Charles H. Scoville to foreclose a mechanic's lien. From a judgment entered on a decision of the court, and from an order permitting an amendment of the" answer, both parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHaight, J.
This action was brought to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. On the 26th day of August, 1890, the plaintiffs entered into a contract in writing with the defendant Charles H. Scoville to furnish the material and construct a dwelling house upon the premises of the defendant Cora I. Scoville for the sum of $3,980. The work was to be done in a workmanlike manner, according to- the plans and specifications attached to the contract, and under the direction and to the satisfaction of F. William Fisher, an architect. Charles H. Scoville was the husband of Cora I. Scoville, and he entered into the contract…
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