§ 39. Lien wilfully exaggerated is void. In any action or proceeding\nto enforce a mechanic's lien upon a private or public improvement or in\nwhich the validity of the lien is an issue, if the court shall find that\na lienor has wilfully exaggerated the amount for which he claims a lien\nas stated in his notice of lien, his lien shall be declared to be void\nand no recovery shall be had thereon. No such lienor shall have a right\nto file any other or further lien for the same claim. A second or\nsubsequent lien filed in contravention of this section may be vacated\nupon application to the court on two days' notice.\n
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