Beehler v. Ijams
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Circuit Court of Baltimore City. This was an equity proceeding for the enforcement of a mechanics’ lien against three houses in Baltimore City, and the lots upon which .they were built. The case is stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
We agree with the Court below, that the liens claimed in this case attach to and may be enforced against the leasehold estate; but we do not agree that they are enforceable against the reversionary interest of Beehler, the appellant. Where materials are furnished to one who is the oioner in fee, the lien, no doubt, attaches not only to the building itself, but also to so much of the ground as may be necessary for the ordinary and useful purposes of such building. Sec. 4, Art. 63 of the Code. But where, as in this case, the property is leased for ninety-nine years, renetodble forever, upon the…
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