Long-Bell Lumber Co. v. Dettinger

Citations

• 110 Kan. 114
• 202 P. 622
• 1921 Kan. LEXIS 177

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>Liens and Lienholders — Insufficient Notice to Perject a Mechanic’s Lien. A mechanic’s lien statement asserted that the land was owned by J. A. Surplus in fee simple. The notice of lien was directed to “J. A. Surplus, owner,” and was served personally on J. A. Surplus. The land was owned by Elsie Surplus, who was insane, and was confined in a hospital in a distant county. J. A. Surplus was her husband and guardian, and did not reside on the land. Held, the service of notice was insufficient to perfect a lien.</p>