Forrester v. Craddock

Appellant contractors brought this action to enforce a lien which they claimed in connection with the construction, pursuant to contract, of a residence on land owned by respondents. Respondents answered, interposing several matters of affirmative defense, and cross-complained, seeking damages for alleged defects in workmanship and material and for the failure of appellants to fully complete the contract according to its terms and the plans and specifications referred to therein.

The cause was tried to the court, which found partially in favor of each litigant, awarding damages as hereinafter…