Jewell v. McKay

Hayne, C. —

This was a suit to foreclose eleven mechanics’ liens, which are set forth in separate counts of tiie complaint. The liens claimed were for labor and materials furnished to McKay & Harmon in the alteration and repair of a building owned by them. The ground upon which the building stood did not belong to McKay & Harmon, but belonged to one Ricks, whose interest was sought to be charged, on the theory that he had knowledge of the work," but did not give notice that he would not be responsible .therefor, as required by section 1192 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The trial court gave…