#### Thomas H. Runyan and Robert Kucharski, defendants in error, v. Federal Paving Company, plaintiff in error.

Gen. No. 7,252.

Suit to enforce lien for work performed under contract for public improvement, brought by sub-contractor against principal contractor. Decree by default against defendant and one of plaintiffs. Error to the Circuit Court of Stephenson county; the Hon. F. J. Stransky, Judge, presiding.

Heard in this court at the October term, 1923.

Affirmed.

Opinion filed April 10, 1923.

Douglas Pattison and Ray T. Luney, for plaintiff in error. John L. Brearton, for defendants in error.

Mr. Justice Jones

delivered the opinion of the court.