Adams v. County of Essex
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Contract. Writ dated January 23, 1907. The declaration was upon an account annexed which in substance was as follows : (1) July 3, 1905. For architectural services in drawing plans for proposed buildings for registry of deeds and probate court at Salem, . . . 3-|% on an estimated cost of $275,000 $9,625.00 (2) June 1, 1904. For architectural services in drawing plans showing proposed alterations in registry of deeds building at Salem, . . . 1% on estimated cost of $50,000…
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Contract. Writ dated January 23, 1907. The declaration was upon an account annexed which in substance was as follows : (1) July 3, 1905. For architectural services in drawing plans for proposed buildings for registry of deeds and probate court at Salem, . . . 3-|% on an estimated cost of $275,000 $9,625.00 (2) June 1, 1904. For architectural services in drawing plans showing proposed alterations in registry of deeds building at Salem, . . . 1% on estimated cost of $50,000 .... 500.00 (3) June 1, 1905. For architectural services in drawing plans showing a separate boiler house at…
1Opinion of the CourtBraley, J.
The declaration is upon an account annexed of four items, but, the fourth having been waived, the other items are for services rendered by the plaintiff as an architect in preparing and furnishing plans for proposed county buildings and for proposed alterations in the building used for the registry of deeds. By their answer to the first question, the jury have determined that, exclusive of the second item, the total amount charged represents the fair and reasonable value of the services, and the - questions for decision are, whether the defendant is responsible for the whole, or for any part…
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