Rafert v. Scroggins

This was an action by Scroggins against Rafert on an account for work and labor. Issue, trial by the court, finding and judgment for the plaintiff Motion for new trial by defendant overruled, and exception.

Two points are made by the appellant for a reversal; first, that the court excluded competent-evidence offered by the defendant; and, second, that the damages assessed are excessive.

The most of the work done by the plaintiff for the defendant was done in the business of house building, and while the plaintiff was learning the trade of a house carpenter. There seems to have been a contract…