Lockwood v. Goldman

This case originated before a justice of the peace and thereafter was appealed to the circuit court of Winnebago county. A trial was had before the court without a jury, resulting in a finding and judgment for the plaintiff, and against the defendant for $474.75. The defendant has appealed to this court.

The plaintiff and the defendant entered into a written contract whereby the defendant was to demolish a building that was owned by the plaintiff. The pertinent part of the contract which is written on stationery of the defendant is, “For the sum of $1.00, to be paid by D. Goldman Wrecking…