Croskey v. Corey

This was a proceeding commenced in the Superior Court of Chicago, by petition filed by defendants in error, to enforce a mechanic’s lien against plaintiffs in error, on the lot of ground in controversy. The petition alleged Croskey was the owner of the premises, subject to incumbrances, about the 8th day of October, 1866; that Shufeldt and Croskey were partners, and in possession of the premises at that time; that defendants in error sold to Croskey a bill of lumber, amounting to $2,099.49, to be used in improving the premises; that there was due to defendants, on the 11th day of January, 186…