Mazzera v. Ramsey

The plaintiff, as owner, and George Balliet, as contractor, entered into a building contract containing the following provisions material to the determination of this appeal:

“Whereas, the said owner is desirous that the hereinafter mentioned one story bungalow building No. 841 be built, erected and fully completed for the sum of . . . $7,516.50, free and clear from all liens and claims of liens, and of any and every other claim and demand . . . and

“Whereas, the said contractor with knowledge of the premises, is ready, able and willing to furnish all labor and materials and to do and fully…