1912 Paterson V Empire State Surety Co Legal Correspondence Postal Card - New York - Howard Kennedy - C W Haller Esq - Omaha Nebraska - One Cent McKinley Red Scott UX24 - Postal Cancel June 4 - Postcard

1912 Paterson V Empire State Surety Co Legal Correspondence Postal Card - New York - Howard Kennedy - C W Haller Esq - Omaha Nebraska - One Cent McKinley Red Scott UX24 - Postal Cancel June 4 - Postcard

The Paterson V. Empire State Surety Company Case Is A Significant Example Of How The Judicial System Addressed Disputes Involving Liens And Surety Obligations In The Early 1900s. The Decision Provided Clarity On The Requirements For Lien Enforcement And The Responsibilities Of Surety Companies, Setting A Precedent For Future Cases In The Realm Of Construction Law And Commercial Suretyship. Learn More.

General Translation:
"Dear Sir:

In the case of Paterson v. Empire State Surety Co., et al., Doc. 112 No. 335, besides rejecting the liens of Havens & Co. and Amer. Elec. Co. filed too late, I rejected the following items from other liens:

1. Barker Bros. Co. item Aug 22, 20¢ - no delivery proved.
2. Patton-Bowman Hdw. Co.:
17 doors - $6.50 """
Wheel barrow - 4.25 6/16 not subject to lien
1 keg 8 nails - 2.60 6/13, delivered 24 & mason
16 6½ et sash - 2.08 """
100 ft sash cord - .85 """
Total: $16.28

3. Platten Lumber Co. 1 oak door for vestibule - no delivery proved.

With these exceptions, the liens will be allowed in full, with interest and filing fees. As to Lankford lien, see Blanchard v. Fried, 162 Ill. 462. As to Patton-Bowman Hdw. Co. lien, see Guion v. Ryckman, 77 Neb. 834. Judgment for Jeff v. Akers. Exceptions as desired 40¢. Counsel for lienors will prepare journal entry and submit same to counsel for Jeff before presenting for signature.
Yours truly,
Howard Kennedy"

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