Phelps v. Connellee

Phelps was an architect for Connellee. He drew plans for two buildings, a hotel and a theater. A dispute arose as to the amount due Phelps, and this suit followed. In a trial before the district court, Phelps recovered judgment for $534. Upon appeal by Connellee. the Court of Civil Appeals entered the following judgment:

“From what has been said, it follows that the total compensation due appellant under the contract was $12,290, instead of $11,034, as found by the trial court, and that the amount which should have been recovered by appellant was the sum of $1,790, instead of $534. It…