Murphy v. Valk

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mr. Justice McGowan.

This was a proceeding to enforce a mechanic’s lien, and as several preliminary questions were *263raised, principally as to forms of procedure, it will contribute to clearness to make a short statement; and that of the appellant is substantially adopted.

The plaintiff filed his .petition, alleging that in pursuance of an agreement made with the defendant, he had built a house for her on a lot in Charleston ; that he had done certain extra work, and had been to extra expense, because of the effects of the earthquake, which the defendant…