Short v. Miller & Co.

Citations

• 120 Pa. 470
• 14 A. 374
• 1888 Pa. LEXIS 501

Syllabus

<p>1. Under the act of June 16, 1836, P. L. 696, a mechanics’ lien may be filed for lumber furnished for and about the construction of buildings 'constituting the plant of an oil refinery.</p> <p>2. On the'trial of an issue to determine the validity of a mechanics’ lien, parol evidence is admissible to show that the material for which the lien was filed was furnished upon the credit of the building and curtilage.</p> <p>3. Whether a portion of the material so furnished was used in the construction of a fence inclosing the curtilage is immaterial.</p>