Charles A. Burton, Inc. v. Durkee

The primary issue is the construction of the contract entered into between the plaintiff and the defendants under which the construction of the dwelling with garage was undertaken by the plaintiff. The record shows that on September 22, 1948, after some negotiations between the parties and consideration of offers by other builders, the plaintiff wrote the following letter to defendant Harvey B. Durkee:

‘ ‘ This letter is to confirm verbal agreement entered into September 22, 1948, between Harvey B. Durkee— owner, and Charles A. Burton, Inc., contractor, outlining the terms and general…