Groezinger v. Ostheim

Citations

• 135 Pa. 604
• 19 A. 949
• 1890 Pa. LEXIS 1227

Syllabus

<p>1. A mechanics’ lien for work and materials furnished in the erection of a structure which is a new addition to an old building, is within the provisions of the act of May 18, 1887, P. L. 118, and can be sustained only when the essential requirements of that act have been observed.</p> <p>2. As to such structures, that act, upon its subject, supersedes all previous acts, whether general or local, and prescribes the conditions upon which mechanics’ liens for additions to existing buildings may be acquired and enforced: Best v. Baumgardner, 122 Pa. 17; and see Thomas v. Hinkle, 126 Pa. 478.</p> <p>3. Under said act, notice to the owner or reputed owner at the time the work is done or materials furnished, of an intention to file a lien therefor, is a necessary prerequisite to the lien, and this even when the work or materials are furnished directly upon the owner’s order.</p>