Rollins v. Katzen

HOBSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order setting aside a verdict for defendants as not supported by the evidence and granting a motion for new trial. Appellees, Mr. and Mrs. Katzen, sued the appellants, B. C. Rollins, a contractor, and his surety, American Indemnity Company, for alleged breach of a building contract. This contract provided that Rollins would, for $18,500, build a home for the Katzens in accordance with plans and specifications drawn up by V. H. Nellenbogen, an architect. The contract was prepared in Mr. Nellenbogen’s office on a standard form of the American Institute…