Selden v. Meeks

Citations

• 17 Cal. 128

Syllabus

<p>The notice of mechanics’ lien, filed in the Recorder’s office, need not set out the items of the account. Nothing more is required than a statement of the demand, showing its amount and character.</p> <p>Brennan Swasey, (16 Cal. 140) cited.</p> <p>Defendant employed plaintiff, a mechanic, to erect certain improvements upon a lot owned by the former. As part of these improvements, plaintiff was to place on the lot a small frame house, which he had previously constructed, and make certain additions thereto; and for the house plaintiff tvas to receive a certain sum. Plaintiff complied with his agreement, and defendant gave his note for the amount due: Held, that although the Mechanics’ Lien Act does not probably afford a lien for the. price of a building already constructed, and then sold to be put on a lot, still, as in this case the building sold was to constitute part of a larger structure, the erection of which was provided for by the agreement, and as it was used in accordance with the provisions of the agreement, it may be regarded as material furnished for that purpose, and hence within the statute giving a lien.</p>