Barnett Bros. v. Wright
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Hot Spring Circuit Court; W. E. Evans, Judge; 1. Tbe court erred in sustaining the demurrer. The carpenter had a lien for his work. Kirby’s Dig., § 4970. The description was sufficient, but, if not a defective description, is no ground of demurrer.
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Appeal from Hot Spring Circuit Court; W. E. Evans, Judge; 1. Tbe court erred in sustaining the demurrer. The carpenter had a lien for his work. Kirby’s Dig., § 4970. The description was sufficient, but, if not a defective description, is no ground of demurrer. Kirby’s Dig., § 6136. 2. Mechanic’s liens may be enforced in the circuit court, although the amount is less than $100. 31 Ark. 486; Kirby’s Dig., § 4983. A substantial compliance with the law is all that is required, as mechanic’s lien laws are liberally construed. 30 Ark. 568. 1. The sworn statement for a lien “containing a correct…
1Opinion of the CourtMcCuhloch, C. J.
Appellants instituted this action in the circuit court of Hot Spring Oounty to enforce a lien for the price of labor performed by one Alexander, a mechanic, for appellee in the construction of a house on a lot owned by the latter. Alexander assigned his claim to appellants, after having filed the claim in the 'Office of the circuit clerk of the county, verified by affidavit, as provided by statute. ín the affidavit of verification, the property was described as “the dwelling house of John W. Wright, which is situated on part of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of the southwest…
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