Skalsky v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Jackson county to recover $354.35 for work done and materials furnished in drilling a well. The case was tried before Nelson, J., who- directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff for $408.56. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
Plaintiff is a well-driller. Defendant is a fanner owning a fann in Martin county. The parties entered into an agreement in writing by which plaintiff agreed “to get for the party of the second part (defendant) water, furnish easing * * * and guarantee the well for one year.” Defendant agreed “to do all hauling, board the crew and team, .pay the party of the first part (plaintiff) $1.55 per foot; paying $50.00 at the time the well is completed and the balance in 30 days thereafter, providing plenty of water. If not water enough in the first vein the party of the first part (plaintiff) will…
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