Norman v. Safway Products, Inc.

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Appellee Safway Products, Inc. sued appellant Orie G. Norman, doing business as Norman Construction Company, for $240.26 on an alleged written lease contract, and in the alternative for conversion of part of the leased property consisting of scaffolds of the value of $170.26. Appellee also pleaded ratification and estoppel.

Appellant in his sworn answer alleges that he never executed any written contract with appellee or agreed to pay for any materials described in appellee’s petition. He further alleges that he never at any time had possession or control of the scaffolds.…