Copenhagen, Inc. v. KRAMER ET UX

(Pro Tempore)

This is an action at law brought by the plaintiff, as subcontractor, against the defendants, as owners, for the reasonable and agreed value of labor and supplies furnished for the plumbing and heating of the defendants’ home.

In 1955 the defendants contracted with a Mr. Miller to construct a home for them in Portland, Oregon. Shortly thereafter, in 1955, Mr. Miller subcontracted orally with the plaintiff to install the plumbing and radiant heat in a floor slab in the house for a total of $3,028.98, including $80 extra for rock excavating and $23.98 for a sink. Later a sump pump…