Guyman v. Anderson

TAYLOR, Justice.

Plaintiff (appellant) brought this action to foreclose a lien for leveling defendant’s (respondent) land. The claim of lien and complaint are predicated upon a contract rate of $10 per hour. Plaintiff alleges he worked 80 hours and prayed for $800, with interest from March 23, 1953, when the job was completed. The answer denies any agreement for $10 per hour and alleges that it was agreed the job would be done for the total sum of $200. Other defensive matter was pleaded which is not material here.

Upon trial, the jury, empaneled in an advisory capacity, brought in a verdict…