Lewis v. Porter

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Plaintiff sued to recover a sura he claimed under an agreement with defendant. Plaintiff asserted defendant owed him $11,122.30 for services rendered, and costs advanced. Upon trial to the court, plaintiff was awarded $9,078.27. Defendant appeals. We affirm, and award costs to plaintiff.

The complaint was filed on March 20, 1974, the answer April 16, 1974. Counsel for both parties signed a notice of readiness for trial which was filed October 22, 1975. Due notice, dated November 19, 1875, set the matter for trial December 3 and 4, 1975.

On the date of trial defense counsel…