Jacobs v. Jones

Velma Jacobs, owner of an improved farm, entered into a contract with Earl Walker in which he agreed to paint the improvements on the farm. Walker purchased the paint from Charles Jones, doing business as Chas. Jones Lumber Company. Before the work was completed, Jacobs ordered Walker to stop because she was dissatisfied with the results. Offers were made by Jones and Walker to complete the job but Jacobs declined to permit Walker to fulfill his contract.

Jones instituted this lawsuit against Jacobs to foreclose his mechanic’s lien and made Walker a party. Walker filed a cross-claim. Jacobs…