Parker v. Bell
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Petition by Thomas Parker and Edward Lamb, copartners under the firm of Parker & Lamb, to enforce a mechanic’s lien for labor upon a dwelling-house described in the petition as “ situated on a piece or parcel of land in Dorchester, in said county of Norfolk, on a street or lane leading from Eustis Street, so called, nearly opposite Cottage Street, so called, and near the house occupied by Joseph M. Bell, Esquire, and the lot on which the same stands is the same that was…
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Petition by Thomas Parker and Edward Lamb, copartners under the firm of Parker & Lamb, to enforce a mechanic’s lien for labor upon a dwelling-house described in the petition as “ situated on a piece or parcel of land in Dorchester, in said county of Norfolk, on a street or lane leading from Eustis Street, so called, nearly opposite Cottage Street, so called, and near the house occupied by Joseph M. Bell, Esquire, and the lot on which the same stands is the same that was conveyed by one Hook to said Joseph M. Bell and Edward E. Pratt as tenants in common, and is owned by said Bell and Pratt,…
1Opinion of the CourtMerrick, J.
The petitioners insist that they have a lien upon the real estate described in their petition, to secure the amount due to them for labor actually performed in the erection of a dwelling-house thereon. They make no claim on account of materials furnished for that purpose. And the case is submitted to the determination of the court, both in relation to the question whether they are entitled to any such lien, and as to the amount for which, if it exists, it is to stand as security.
By St. 1855, c. 431, § 1, it is provided, that “ any person who shall actually perform labor in erecting, altering…
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