Von Langendorff v. Riordan

These two cases arose as a result of an award made by arbitrators in connection with a dispute between the parties over their respective-rights and obligations under a building contract.

In May, 1954, Diana Langer von Langendorff, hereinafter called the owner, and Thomas J. Riordan, hereinafter called the contractor, entered into an agreement for the construction of a dwelling on land in Westport. Thereafter, the contractor began work under the agreement. In November, 1954, the parties terminated their contract by mutual consent. In January, 1955, they entered into a new contract wherein they…