Snider v. Peters Home Building Co.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $1,500 for breach of a building contract. The answer alleged that the house in question was build in accordance with the contract; that it was substantially completed, accepted and occupied by plaintiffs in September, 1915, and that they have ever since occupied it.
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Action in the district court for Hennepin county to recover $1,500 for breach of a building contract. The answer alleged that the house in question was build in accordance with the contract; that it was substantially completed, accepted and occupied by plaintiffs in September, 1915, and that they have ever since occupied it. The case was tried before Leary, J., who denied defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, and a jury which returned a verdict for $450. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial was denied. Prom the order denying its motion for a new…
1Opinion of the Court
Dibell, C.
The plaintiffs had a verdict for $450 in an action to recover damages for the failure of the defendant to construct a house in accordance with the contract between them. The defendant appeals from the order denying its motion for a new trial.
The defendant contracted to construct the house for $2,600 in accordance with plans agreed upon. It constructed one in assumed compliance with the contract and the plaintiffs took possession. They claim it was not constructed in accordance with the plans and that it was defective in respect of workmanship' and materials. The court instructed the…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Leeds v. LittleSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Elliott v. CaldwellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
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- Lindquist v. YoungSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1912
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