Townsend v. Giles

RAWLS, Justice.

Plaintiff (appellee), J. W. Giles, a contractor, sought to enforce a lien as provided by Chapter 84, F.S.1959, F.S.A., against the defendant (appellant), Gertrude M. Townsend, the owner of certain improved real property in Bay County, Florida. Defendant’s answer denied the allegations of plaintiff’s complaint and counterclaimed against plaintiff, alleging shoddy and unworkman-like work on his part, together with negligence in replacement of the roof of defendant’s home, resulting in extensive damage to the interior and contents. Upon stipulation of counsel for the parties, the…