Johnson v. Doctorman

CROCKETT, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff Marcus W. Johnson sued for the value of plumbing services and materials furnished defendants in construction of a building at 2912 South Second West in Salt Lake City of which he was to become tenant lessee on completion. Defendants joined issue and counterclaimed for alleged breach by plaintiff of a five-year lease on the same premises. After a trial the District Court rendered judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $2,651.84. The defendants filed a timely motion for a new trial. In connection with his consideration of that motion the trial judge made a…