Legal Opinion

Losli v. Foster

Washington Supreme Court

Decided October 9, 1950No. 31286PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHamley, J.

This action involves the right of a builder to recover additional compensation from the owners of a dwelling, under the terms of a construction contract or on the basis of quantum meruit. It also involves the rights of three subcontractors as against the builder and the owners.

The action began as a suit in equity to foreclose certain liens filed by mechanics and materialmen in connection with the construction of a dwelling, and to secure personal judg ments against the owners and builder in the total sum of $2,508.73.

The builder denied personal liability on the claims, and cross-complained…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Kendall v. JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1909
  2. Engler v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1905
  3. Machenheimer v. Department of Labor & IndustriesWashington Supreme Court · 1923
  4. Johnston v. Seattle Taxicab & Transfer Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1915
  5. Patent Scaffolding Co. v. Roosevelt Apartments, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1933

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3Cited by29 opinions

  1. Young v. YoungWashington Supreme Court · 2008
  2. Young v. YoungWashington Supreme Court · 2008
  3. Bignold v. King CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1965
  4. Dravo Corp. v. L. W. Moses Co.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1971
  5. Irwin Concrete, Inc. v. Sun Coast Properties, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1982

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