Spencer v. Doherty

The court is of the opinion that the petition is defective in two respects, to wit: first, it does not set forth the particulars of the petitioner’s account or demand; second, it asks for a lien against the premises mentioned in the petition, whereas it is admitted that the respondent is entitled to only an undivided half of said premises, his wife being entitled to the other half. The prayer should be for the enforcement of a lien against his interest, in accordance with the notice of lien recorded in the town clerk’s office. We think, however, that the petition is amendable in these…