Renton v. Conley

Citations

• 49 Cal. 185

Syllabus

<p>Lien of Maieeial Men and Labobees.—Under the Lien Act of 1867-8, if the owner of the building makes payments to the contractor in good faith, under, and in pursuance of the contract, before receiving notice, either actual or constructive, of liens claimed by a material man or laborer, for material furnished to, or labor done for the contractor, such material man or laborer cannot enforce a lien on the building for a sum exceeding the balance due on the contract, when notice is given.</p>