Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co. v. Hedlund

In this action, the appellant, by cross-complaint, sought to foreclose a materialman’s lien upon a tract of land comprising approximately seven acres. Bespondents resisted the claim, and sought to have their title quieted as against appellant’s lien and also against an outstanding executory contract of sale held by one of the defendants. From a decree quieting title to the land in the respondents and denying’ appellant any relief upon its cross-complaint, this appeal was taken.

The facts may be briefly stated as follows: On and prior to September 20,1930, respondents were the owners of the…