First Church of Christ, Scientist v. Lawrence

Loring, Justice.

This is an appeal by the defendants from an order of the district court denying their alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

The pertinent facts of the case are as follows: In 1937 the plaintiff decided to erect a church building and on October 25, 1937, entered into a written contract with the defendant Lawrence under which he was to furnish all material and perform all work according to drawings and specifications and was to receive $4,300 for the work done and materials furnished. The contract also provided that the church should pay…