Baitcher v. Louis R. Clerico Associates, Inc.

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff sued for the balance due on a contract entered March 26, 1969, for the interior design of a restaurant and the furnishing of lighting fixtures and furniture for it. Defendant denied any indebtedness existed and raised the defense of accord and satisfaction. The defendant also claimed that he had to employ others to repair work improperly performed by plaintiff and to complete certain other work not performed as agreed.

On April 4, 1972, the complaint was filed and on May 8, 1972, defendant filed its answer. On February 22, 1973 defendant moved for leave to…