Pfau v. Williamson

This was an action on the case, brought by appellant in the Adams circuit court, against appellee. The declaration contains several counts, in which it is averred that appellant was the owner of a lot in the city of Quincy, and that he employed appellee, who was a mechanic and builder, to erect a house, with its appurtenances thereon, and to dig a cellar for the same; and that he dug the cellar and built the house, and that it was the duty of appellee to use due care whilst so engaged ; but it is averred that he did not use due care, caution and skill, but carelessly, negligently,…