Maloney v. BOSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Because of its nature this case requires, for its proper understanding and disposition, a detailed analysis of the facts in their aspect most favorable to the plaintiff. Riley v. Bank, 86 N. H. 329, 330; Leonard v. Manchester, 96 N. H. 115, 117.

Plaintiff submitted to defendant a bid of $14,250 each to build, as a subcontractor, 23 of the 82 houses in the project. The following conversation then took place between the plaintiff and one MacNeil acting for the defendant. D. “We have decided to build those houses ourselves. How would you like to go up there and build those houses for me?” P.…