Williams v. Duport

This is an action of contract to recover a balance alleged to be due for labor and materials performed and furnished by the plaintiff at 48 Bush Street in the town of Dartmouth. The answer is a general denial.

The defendant Laura M. Duport is the widow of Prank Duport. They were the owners, as tenants in common, of the premises at 48 Bush Street, where, prior to Mr. Duport’s death, they lived together as husband and wife. The report states that the time for bringing action against the Administratrix of the estate of Prank Duport expired on April 16, 1949. See G. L. c. 197, § 9, as amended by…