Orbeck v. Wheeler Construction Company

AREND, Justice.

This case originated over differences between the parties concerning a contract for the construction of a dwelling house and presents questions relating to appellate procedure and the appropriateness-of certain jury instructions. The facts briefly stated are these:

On July 17, 1957, the appellee, Wheeler Construction Company, hereinafter designated Wheeler, contracted with the appellants, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund N. Orbeck, to construct a house for them in the City of Fairbanks. The contract was partly oral and many of its terms are in dispute. Essentially, Wheeler was to furnish…