Thomas v. Hinkle

Citations

• 126 Pa. 478
• 17 A. 670
• 1889 Pa. LEXIS 902

Syllabus

<p>1. The act of August 1, 1868, P. L. 1168, relative to mechanics’ liens in Philadelphia, is amendatory, in respect of such claims in that city, of the general act of June 16, 1836, P. L. 696, and creates two kinds or classes thereof, differing materially in their extent and qualities.</p> <p>2. Wherefore,- a claim filed for a mechanics’ lien for labor etc. furnished in the erection of an addition to an existing building in said city, is governed by the provisions of the act of August 1, 1868, and if filed after the property is conveyed to a purchaser, no lien is acquired thereby.</p> <p>3. The fact that the general act of 1836 has been held to include claims for new additions to existing buildings: Lightfoot v. Krug, 35 Pa. 348; Pretz’s App., 35 Pa. 349; Harman v. Cummings, 43 Pa. 322 ; Parrish's App., 83 Pa. 111; Long v. McLanahan, 103 Pa. 537, does not interfere with the conclusion that as to the city of Philadelphia, all repairs, ' alterations and additions are by the act of 1868 placed upon the same • footing.*</p>