Crawford v. Allen

Neal Crawford, a general contractor, brought suit for payment for work he did on the house of the defendants. The case was presented to a superior court trial judge, who resolved most of the factual issues in favor of the plaintiff. The defendants, two women who owned a small farm in a rural area outside of Redmond, Washington, have appealed. Trouble started when an automobile crashed into their house, causing extensive damage to the basement and foundation. They engaged the services of Crawford Construction Company, which set up temporary supports in the walls until permanent work could be…