H. J. Huck & Co. v. Gaylord

Citations

• 50 Tex. 578

Syllabus

<p>1. Mechanic’s lien—Constitutional law.—Section 47 of article 12 of the Constitution of 1869 did not give a lien to “material-men its benefits extended only to “ mechanics and artisans.”</p> <p>2. Material-men—Statute construed.—The “Act to provide for and regulate mechanics’, contractors’, builders’, and other liens in the State,” (Paschal’sDig., art. 7112,) enabled material-men also to fix and secure a lien as therein provided by filing, &c., in the district clerk's office, their claim, as provided in the statute, within six months after the debt should become due.</p> <p>8. Duration of lien.—It seetns that the lien would exist for six months without registration of the claim. • -</p> <p>4. Same.—In order to fix and secure the lien, even as between the parties to the contract for lien, it was necessary, under the act of November 17, 1871, (Paschal’s Dig., art. 7112,) that the same should have been filed in the office of che district clerk for record within six months after its maturity.</p>