Boyd v. Bassett

It is established by the evidence, and found by the learned county judge at the trial, that prior to December 3, 1888, the defendant Bassett and the defendant Esterheld entered into a contract in writing, by the terms of which Esterheld agreed to do the carpenter work and painting, and furnish the necessary materials therefor, in the construction of a certain house for Bassett, situated on the corner of William and George streets, in the city of Rochester, for which he was to receive as compensation the sum of $1,050. On the 3d day of December, 1888, Esterheld had furnished labor and…