Stanley v. Lieb

Frederick G. Lieb and wife, Helen Lieb, instituted this suit against Leon H. Stanley for damages growing out of an alleged breach of a contract for the construction of a residence. Based upon a verdict on special issues, the court rendered judgment for the Liebs against Stanley for $1,500. Stanley had appealed.

The jury found that Stanley breached his contract to construct the house; that the difference between the contract price and the reasonable worth of the building, if same had been constructed according to plans and specifications, was $1,500; that the Liebs, by agreement, did not extend…