Adler v. World's Pastime Exposition Co.

This was a petition brought by the appellants, against the World’s Pastime Exposition Company, and others, to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The contract under which the services were performed for which a recovery is sought, was in writing, and is as follows:

“Chicago, April 27, 1886.

“To the World’s Pastime Exposition Co., for a compensation of five thousand (5000) dollars, we propose to furnish preliminary sketches, complete working drawings and specifications, and general superintendence of building operations, and also to audit and make settlements of all accounts for an exposition building,…