Ripley & Davis v. Kapiolani Estate, Ltd.

OPINION ÓF THE COURT BY

QUARLES, J.

This case was heretofore in this court on exceptions from a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, and a new trial was granted on the ground that it was apparent from the record and instructions given by the court, the jury, without evidence to support their verdict, found for the plaintiffs under the first count of their complaint which alleged a special promise, and not under the second count which was upon a quantum meruit for service rendered by the plaintiffs to the defendant, as architects. Upon the return of the cause to the circuit court the…