Wood v. Black

60 So.2d 15 (1952)

WOOD

v.

BLACK.

Supreme Court of Florida, en Banc.

July 15, 1952.

James T. Smith, St. Petersburg, for appellant.

McClure & Turville, St. Petersburg, for appellee.

TERRELL, Justice.

October 4, 1950, E.M. Wood executed a contract with Nellie D. Black to construct a residence on land owned by the latter. Wood furnished labor and materials costing $2,808.18 on which account Black paid $1,500 leaving a balance due of $1,308.18. Black terminated the contract and assumed responsibility for its completion. The original contract price was $7,790.00.

After refusal by Black to pay Wood for the…