Jenkins & Reynolds Co. v. Wells
Illinois Supreme Court
Appeals from the Appellate and Branch Appellate Courts for the First District;—heard in those courts on appeals from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. M. Kavanagh, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Cartwright
On April 27, 1904, the superior court of Cook county entered a decree establishing mechanics’ liens in favor of appellants upon certain real estate in that county. There were several encumbrances on the real estate, and the holders of notes secured thereby had been made defendants by the description of unknown owners and the service upon them was by publication of notice. On May 20, 1904, Anna R. Wells filed her petition' for leave to appear and answer as a defendant as one of such unknown owners, alleging that she was the owner and holder of two mortgage interests; that her liens antedated…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Gade v. Forest Glen Brick & Tile Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1895
- Phelps v. FickesIllinois Supreme Court · 1872
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Balsay v. ConteAppellate Court of Illinois · 1931