Balen v. Franklin

The issues resolve themselves into the single question — Is there credible evidence to support the verdict?

The defendant states that his basic contention is that the plaintiff architect is not entitled to compensation under any theory of law because of his failure to submit plans and specifications for the construction of a building in accordance with the cost maximum agreed to by the parties. In support of this contention he cites several authorities 1 to the effect that where the owner specifies that a building is not to exceed a specified price and makes this fact known to the architect at…