Hays v. Montesano Mill Co.

Citations

• 85 Wash. 604
• 148 P. 881
• 1915 Wash. LEXIS 859

Syllabus

<p>Mechanics’ Liens — Materialmen — Notice — Statute—“Agent.” Under 3 Rem. & Bal. Code, § 1133, requiring, in order to obtain a mechanics’ lien, the giving of written notice to the owner of the building of the furnishing of any materials or supplies, within five days after the first delivery of such material “to any contractor or agent,” the term “agent” must be construed as meaning agent of the owner and not of the contractor; and includes a lessee in possession under obligation to make the improvements, as agent of the owner.</p>