Van Horn v. Kemena

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

Defendants were general contractors engaged in building an orphanage at Elmhurst. They sublet the plastering contract to plaintiff, who sued to recover the contract price. This dispute arose over the credits defendants were entitled to receive for the plastering materials furnished plaintiff, it being contended the prices charged were reasonable and under the contract. The particular portion of it to be considered reads as follows: “It is understood that so long as we [defendants] can furnish you [plaintiff] the plaster, sand, lime, etc., needed for your work at…