Krengel v. Haslam
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Ramsey county to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for $55.80. The answer of defendant Haslam admitted ownership of the property. The case was tried before Orr, J., who made findings and as conclusions of law ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff for the amount demanded with costs, including the sum of $10 double costs as provided by law. From the judgment entered pursuant to the findings, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
In June, 1909, defendant Thorp entered into a contract with the owner for the construction of a building upon property owned by him, in and by the terms of which he undertook and agreed to furnish all labor and material for the completion of the -work. The contractor employed plaintiff to do certain decorating and painting upon the building at the agreed compensation of $55.80. Plaintiff thereafter, his claim not being paid, duly perfected a lien upon the premises for the amount so due him. This action was brought to foreclose the lien. Plaintiff’s lien statement was in all things in…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Ward v. . KilpatrickNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Coughlan v. LonginiSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1899
- Nordine v. KnutsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
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