Dunklee v. Crane

This is a petition for the enforcement of a mechanics’ lien. It appears from the statement of facts that the petitioner performed labor and furnished materials actually used in the erection of several houses owned by the respondent, by virtue of a contract with him, and that the petitioner has complied with all the requirements of the statutes necessary to enable him to maintain this petition. After the contract was made, and while the work was in progress, the respondent mortgaged the premises to Daniel Simonds, who thereafterwarls, by *471virtue of a power of sale contained in the mortgage, and…