Browning v. Palie

This is an action of contract to recover $300. In his declaration the plaintiff says that on or'about February 10, 1955 he transferred real estate in Norwood to the defendant and $300 of the consideration was withheld by the defendant under the following agreement: “Three .hundred ($300.00) dollars to be paid to Robert Browning for painting.”

The declaration further avers that in fulfillment of the terms of his agreement he caused the house to be painted and on or about July 1, 1955 he made a demand upon the defendant, his agent or servant for payment of the $300, but the defendant has re*167fused…