Davis v. Gibson
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on an architect’s certificate. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Frank Baker, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gary
Efforts to avoid certificates of architects, given in pursuanee of provisions in building contracts, by submitting the question of performance of the contract to review by a jury, have been so often unsuccessful, that counsel could not reasonably hope to be successful in the present effort of that character. “ It is in vain to allege defects in the -work when the whole work was done under the eyes of architects chosen by appellant. Their decision must be final and binding, and their certificate conclusive, unless it be shown such' certificate is the offspring of fraud or mistake connected…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Arnold v. BourniqueIllinois Supreme Court · 1893
- Lull v. KorfIllinois Supreme Court · 1876
- Arnold v. BourniqueAppellate Court of Illinois · 1892