Ross v. Stinnett

McKAY, Justice.

Lon W. Stinnett, appellee, filed suit against George W. Ross, appellant, to recover $3,065.35 as the unpaid balance allegedly due on a contract to build a house. Appel-lee was the building contractor and appellant was the homeowner.

In the early part of 1973, appellant decided to build a new home on a lot he owned on Cedar Creek Lake. Appellant began oral negotiations with appellee for construction of the house in February of 1973. The parties agreed that certain plans and specifications would be followed in constructing the house subject to change at the option of appellant.

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