Central Ready Mix Co. v. John G. Ruhlin Construction Co.

This is a mechanie’s lien foreclosure action for the balance claimed for ready-mix concrete and other building materials furnished by Central to Caldbeck, a subcontractor, fox-construction of an addition to Firestone’s plant. The parties stipulated and the trial court ordered Firestone to pay into court the $43,000, which was owing Ruhlin, the general contractor, and that the money stand in lieu of Firestone’s real property. Firestone was then dismissed from the action. Before trial Caldbeek took bankruptcy and did not defend. Ruhlin, the only defendant who litigated Central’s claim, asserted…