Danahey v. Pagett
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the municipal court of St. Paul for $9.40, the value of two box elder trees and two cedar posts, and for labor and services performed. The case was tried before Twohy, J., without a jury, and judgment was ordered for plaintiff. From the judgment entered accordingly, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtCollins, J.
In an action involving less than ten dollars, as is the case now before us, it is to be regretted that there must be a reversal. But the findings of fact are insufficient to justify or sustain the conclusion of law on which judgment was entered in plaintiff’s favor.
The findings are that plaintiff “furnished” to defendant two trees and two posts, which were reasonably worth and of a certain value, and also that plaintiff “performed” labor and services for defendant, which were reasonably worth and of a stated value, no part of which has been paid. It was not found that the goods were furnished…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Keller v. StruckSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1884
- Newman v. NewmanSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1897
3Cited by2 opinions
- Lufkin v. HarveySupreme Court of Minnesota · 1914
- Noble v. Great Northern Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1903