Knudson v. Bland

This is an equitable proceedings to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. Judgment was entered against defendant Frank Bland in the amount of $2584.50; recovery was denied against defendant Joe E. Wood and plaintiff’s claim of priority over the rights of defendant First Federal Savings and Loan Association was denied. Plaintiff has appealed. The contest here is between plaintiff and defendant Joe E. Wood.

There is little, if any, dispute as to factual situation but a sharp conflict as the proper interpretation to be placed upon a written contract between Joe E. Wood and Frank Bland, Exhibit 14 in the…