Wood v. Nelson

This is an appeal from a judgment for the plaintiff in an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien.

The claim grew out of the construction of the Covell Hotel in Modesto. The plaintiff was employed by the general contractor to furnish the labor and materials to complete the mason work on the structure. The building was completed and accepted. No question is raised as to the due filing of the claim of lien.

The plaintiff based his right to recover upon a written contract between him and the defendant, Nelson, the general contractor, calling for a contract price of $7,000, and upon an oral…