Moses v. Barr

The plaintiffs, in their declaration, allege that “on or about Sunday, September 11,1960” they entered into an agreement with the defendants whereby they agreed to pay the sum of $1,000.00 towards the construction of a building; that they advanced $500.00; that the defendants breached the agreement and they want the $500.00 returned to them. The defendants pleaded a general denial and res judicata. There was a finding for the plaintiffs and the defendants claimed a report.

This agreement and a lease between the parties was the subject of prior litigation in the District Court of Springfield by…