Marquis v. Lauretson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. — Hon. Josiah Given, Judge. Action to recover for services rendered by the assignors of plaintiff. There was a trial to the court and a judgment for plaintiff. The defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtRobinson, J.
— The plaintiff seeks to recover upon an agreement, in writing, the parts of which material to a decision of the cause are as follows : “ For a compensation of three per cent. I propose to furnish preliminary sketches, complete working drawings and specifications, and general superintendence of building operation, and also to audit and make settlements of all accounts, for a three-story brick block. * * * Terms of payment as follows : One-third when general drawings are made ; one-third when building is enclosed; the balance upon completion of building and settlement of all contracts. * * *…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Keen v. Beckman Bros. & Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1885
3Cited by3 opinions
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