Foster v. Sellards

Opinion op the 'Court by

Judge Rees

— Revesring.

The appellant, Henry Norton Foster, an architect, was employed by the appellee, Maggie Sellarás, to pre-' pare plans and specifications for a hotel building in the city of Prestonshurg, and to superintend its construction. The written contract, signed by both parties, provided that appellant’s compensation should be a sum equal to 3 per cent, of the total cost of the completed work, and $20 for each day spent by him in superintending the construction of the building. He was to receive $250 upon completion of the specifications and general working…