Bryan v. Whitford

Citations

• 66 Ill. 33

Syllabus

<p>Mechanic’s lien—-for making alterations. Under the provisions of the Revised Statutes of 1845, a lien was given in favor of the original con. tractor for labor or materials for erecting or repairing a building,, etc. By the act of 1869, the lien was extended in favor of sub-contractors, and those performing labor or furnishing materials under the original contractor, to the cases of altering, beautifying or ornamenting any house, etc. But under these statutes there is no lien created in favor of the original contractor for altering, beautifying or ornamenting a building already erected and not needing repairs from accident or decay.</p>