Lyman v. Taylor

HENRIOD, Chief Justice.

Appeal from a dismissal of plaintiff’s cause of action. Affirmed. Costs to defendants.

Plaintiff Lyman, representing himself to be a contractor authorized to build homes, which he wasn’t, agreed in writing to build a house for defendants Taylor. A dispute arose and a release agreement was executed in which Lyman agreed to release Taylors from the contract and any other claims, for'. $1,000. Part of the amount was paid, but on failure of Táylors to pay the balance, Lyman sued under the terms of the release. Taylors countered on the ground that Lyman was not a licensed…