Benjamin v. Wilson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
The plaintiffs brought this action in the district court for Ramsey county, to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The action was tried before Brill, J., who, on June 10, 1885, found the following to be facts, viz.: In October, 1883, the defendants Wilson & Monkhouse went into possession of certain real estate and a building thereon, with the consent of one Pettibone, who had leased the same from one Gorman, the owner, for a term of two years ending August 14, 1885, and under a…
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The plaintiffs brought this action in the district court for Ramsey county, to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The action was tried before Brill, J., who, on June 10, 1885, found the following to be facts, viz.: In October, 1883, the defendants Wilson & Monkhouse went into possession of certain real estate and a building thereon, with the consent of one Pettibone, who had leased the same from one Gorman, the owner, for a term of two years ending August 14, 1885, and under a verbal agreement with Pettibone and Gorman that Pettibone would assign and transfer his lease to the defendants Wilson &…
1Opinion of the Court
Gilfillan, 0. J.
By the verified account filed for the purpose of securing a lien, it appears that the item of $7.20 for bolts was no part of the machinery furnished under the written contract, but was a transaction independent of that contract. There is enough, however, in the account and affidavit to show a right to a lien for the price of the articles furnished under the contract, and also to a lien for the price of the bolts, — to two separate liens, — and, although a party cannot save one lien from being barred by lapse of time, by including in the verified account or statement another…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Ombony v. . JonesNew York Court of Appeals · 1859
- Derby v. GallupSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1860
- Cabbott v. RadfordSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1871
- Harman v. R. A. Allen & Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1851
- Hooker v. McGloneSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1875
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- Kinney v. Duluth Ore Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1894
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- Dunham Associates, Inc. v. Group Investments, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1974
- Edwards & McCulloch Lumber Co. v. MosherWisconsin Supreme Court · 1894
- Nasseff v. SchoeneckerSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1977
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