Sachse
Sachse v. Auburn
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Paterson, J.
This is an action to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. The case differs from Busy v. Prudom, ante, p. 646, this day filed, in one material respect only. There is neither an allegation nor a finding that all of the land which the decree directs to be sold is necessary for the convenient use and occupation of the building.
*651 In Green v. Chandler, 54 Cal. 627 ,—the case upon which appellants rely, •— it appeared that the structure in controversy was built upon a tract of land containing something over eight acres. The court found that the whole of said parcel with its appurtenances was required for the convenient use and occupation of the mill, etc. It was held on appeal that this finding was not within any of the issues made by the complaint and answer, and that there was no evidence upon which the court could determine that the whole or any particular part of the land was necessary for the use and occupation of the structure. It was apparent to the court in that case that the court below had decreed the sale of a larger tract of land than that actually occupied by the building upon which the lien was filed; and as there was no allegation, either in the complaint or in the answer,…