Nickels v. Walker

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

The plaintiff sought to recover from the defendants $10,028.35, the balance allegedly due for the construction of a residence for the defendants, $643.11 for care and custodial expenses, attorney’s fees, costs, and foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien. From a judgment granting the plaintiff the relief prayed for, the defendants appeal.

The complaint alleged a contract between the parties dated May 25, 1961, for the construction of a residence; the completion of the construction by the plaintiff; the failure of the defendants to pay the amounts due; and the filing of a…