Cooper v. Palais Royal Theatre Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Taylor

delivered the opinion of the court.

On July 29,1921, S. L. Cooper, as complainant, filed a bill of complaint in the circuit court, seeking to obtain a mechanic’s lien upon certain real estate of Nelson Thomasson, Sr., the defendant. A number of others were made parties defendant. On March 8, 1922, Thomasson, Sr., filed an answer, and later, a cross-bill. On March 15,1922, the matter was referred to Master in Chancery Doyle. On June 9, 1922, leave was given to the Complete Artificial Stone Company to file an intervening petition, and on the same date a petition and…