Golrick v. Tella

Petition to enforce a mechanic’s lien. The facts were these : The petitioners, in common with other material-men and subcontractors, executed releases of their liens upon the property of the respondent, for. the purpose of enabling the contractor to obtain a payment upon the contract. The petitioners claimed that the releases were signed upon the undeiu. standing that the full amount of the payment, viz., $1,000, should be paid by the respondent owner to the contractor.