Lucas v. O'Brien

Citations

• 159 Pa. 535
• 28 A. 364
• 1894 Pa. LEXIS 888

Syllabus

<p>Mechanic's Lien— Contract — Subcontractor.</p> <p>A mechanic’s lien may be filed by a subcontractor where the contract provides “that the party of the first part will not at any time suffer or permit any lien, attachment, or other incumbrance, under any law of this state or otherwise, by any person or persons whatsoever to be put or erected upon the building or premises in which, or upon which, any work is done, or materials are furnished under this contract for such work and materials, or by reason of any other claim or demand against the party of the first part, and that any such lien, attachment, or other incumbrance, until it is removed, shall preclude any and all claim and demand for any payment whatsoever under or by virtue of this contract.” Cresswell Iron Works V. O’Brien, 156 Pa. 172, applied.</p>