Legal Opinion

C. T. Fitts & Co. v. Reinhart

Supreme Court of Iowa

Decided May 19, 1897PublishedCited by 5 opinions

Appeal from Woodbury District Court. — Hon. (xeobg-e W. Wakefield, Judge. Action to foreclose a mechanic's lieu. Judgment and decree for the plaintiff, and defendant appeals. — ■

1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.

1 The plaintiff entered into a written contract with the defendant to furnish labor and material necessary for the construction of a steam-heating plant in the Reinhart Flats, in Sioux City, according to certain plans and specifications. The contract provides: “All work to be done under the supervision and to the satisfaction of said architect (acting as said owner’s agent). * * * The last and final payment to be made within ten days after all work is completed, * * * provided that for all payments a certificate shall be obtained from and signed by said architect.” No certificate was…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. J. I. Case Threshing-Machine Co. v. HavenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1884
  2. McNamara & McCarty v. Harrison & GreenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1890

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Parker v. Tilghman v. Morgan, Inc.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1936
  2. Library Board v. OhlsenNebraska Supreme Court · 1923
  3. Osceola v. Gjellefald Construction Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1938
  4. Lavanway v. CannonWashington Supreme Court · 1905
  5. Mindeman v. DouvilleWisconsin Supreme Court · 1901

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