Boyer v. DAWSON ET UX

This is an appeal by defendants from a decree foreclosing a mechanic’s lien on their property in Tillamook county, Oregon.

Defendant M. L. Dawson entered into a contract with plaintiff, Charles A. Boyer, whereby Boyer was to build a barn for defendants for the sum of $7,200, less the value of certain lumber which defendants agreed to furnish for the construction of the barn. In his complaint, plaintiff alleges that the value of such lumber was $1,200.

The lien notice which plaintiff filed was for the full $7,200 with no allowance for the $1,200 credit. The crucial question is, does this…