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p. 376Andrew T. Travis vs. Laura M. Meredith, owner or reputed owner, and William A. Ruth, contractor. New Castle County, Sept. Term, 1895.
Headnote
Mechanics’ Lien. Contractor.—Under a statute, authorizing the filing of me. chanics’ liens, all persons are sub-contractors, except those who have contracted directly with the owner or his agent.This was a sdre fadas on a mechanics’ lien for work and labor and materials furnished. The affidavit was filed before the expiration of ninety days, and stated that the contract of said
p. 377filed the following exception : “ That it appears by the said statement that the said Andrew J. Travis was contractor within the meaning of the act entitled an act in relation to mechanics’ lien, under which the said statement was filed? and that the said statement was filed before the expiration of ninety days from the time when the last materials were furnished and the last work and labor done and performed by said claimant and for which the said claim was filed.” He moved to strike it from the record and cited 6 Houst. 353 -477. contended that under the statute, all persons are considered sub-contractors, except those who have contracted directly with the owner or his agent. 15 Am. & Eng. Encyc. of L. 17.
claimant was made with William A. Ruth, who contracted with Laura M. Meredith, the owner, for the erection and construction of the said store, building or structure.
Hilles, for the defendant,
Chandler, for the plaintiff,
Motion refused. Judgment granted.