Bendik v. Uniontown S. R. Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

These appeals arise from a construction contract for the erection of a commercial building in Union-town. Essentially the controversy resolves itself about the interpretation of a section of the contract wherein the defendants (Appellants at Nos. 216, 217 March Term, 1961) are denominated “the first party” and the plaintiffs (Appellants at No. 6 March Term, 1961) are “the second party”.

The defendants maintain the contract is a “no lien” contract while the plaintiffs contend the language used does not deny them the right to file a mechanic’s lien. The paragraph of…