Cosby v. Adams

This is a suit by the plaintiff to recover for work and labor done, and materials furnished in erecting a dwelling house for the defendant, and to enforce a mechanic’s lien.

The defendant answered in five paragraphs :

The first is a general denial.

The second alleges that the work was done, and materials furnished under a written contract, which is made a part of the answer, and that the defendant has paid all that was due the plaintiff by the terms of the contract; that the last payment was only due upon the completion of the building, according to the plans and specifications, to the…