Chisholm v. Randolph

The question in this case is upon the sufficiency of the petition for a mechanic’s lien, which was dismissed on demurrer thereto sustained.

By agreement in writing of May 10, 1882, .appellants were to put into the flouring mill at Charleston, Illinois, owned by appellee Randolph, certain machinery and improvements, and have the same complete and in running order by the first day of August then next, with certain guarantees, general and special, as to its performance, “ if run according to their program, by a person agreeable to them.” Randolph was to pay therefor §18,500, as follows: In cash,…