Weaver v. Haney

On or about July 25,1966, plaintiff, an unlicensed residential builder, and defendants entered into a written contract for the construction of a house by plaintiff for defendants on premises owned by them. Claiming an unpaid balance due on this contract, plaintiff filed this action to recover that balance and consequential damages. Defendants filed their answer which included an affirmative defense that the provisions of MCLA § 338.1516 (Stat Ann 1970 Cum Supp §18.86[116]) estopped plaintiff from bringing this action. Thereafter defendants moved for accelerated judgment pursuant to GCR 1963,…