Maurer v. Greening Nursery Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Monroe; Gilday, J. Assumpsit by John Maurer and Charles A. Maurer, copartners as Maurer Brothers, against the Greening Nursery Company for an amount due on a building contract. Judgment for defendant on a directed verdict. Plaintiffs bring error.
1Opinion of the Court
The plaintiffs entered into a contract to construct an office building for defendant in the city of Monroe. When the building was constructed and the final payment was due some controversy arose concerning certain set-offs which defendant claimed. Being unable to adjust their differences amicably this suit was instituted. Among other defenses made by defendant was the failure of plaintiffs to comply with either Act No. 101, Pub. Acts 1907 (2 Comp. Laws 1915, § 6349 et seq.), or Act No. 164, Pub. Acts 1913 (2 Comp. Laws 1915, § 6354 et seq.), requiring certificates to be filed with the county…
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