Carpenter v. Markham

This is an appeal from an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial. Plaintiff, as contractor, entered into a contract with Carrie B. Shortman, since and now by marriage Carrie B. Markham, to construct for her a dwelling-house. In recompense he was to receive the total sum of $6,440, payable in four separate installments of $1,610 each, the last payment to be due and payable, under the mechanic’s lien law, thirty-five days after the completion of the work. In terms the contract between the parties provided that compensation for additions, changes, and extras shall be agreed upon…