Page v. Carr

Citations

• 232 Pa. 371
• 81 A. 430
• 1911 Pa. LEXIS 729

Syllabus

<p>Mechanics’ liens — Constitutional law — Special legislation — Act of June 4,1901, P. L. 431 — Title of act.</p> <p>1. Section 13 of the mechanics’ lien Act of June 4, 1901, P. L. 431, which gives priority to mechanics’ liens over advance money mortgages is embraced within the purview of the title of the statute but is unconstitutional because it violates the provisions of art. Ill, see. 7, of the constitution in that it gives to mechanics’ liens a preference and a priority of payment .greater than they possessed before the adoption of the present constitution.</p> <p>2. The title of an act of assembly need not be a general index to the contents of an act but it is sufficient if it relates to one general subject, no matter how the details may be multiplied, provided they are subordinate to the general purpose of the act and germane to its provisions.</p> <p>Constitutional law — Statutes—Lapse of time.</p> <p>3. If a statute is plainly in conflict with the organic law, mere lapse of time cannot cure the defect.</p>