Groves v. Sawyer

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

J. G. Groves sued N. C. Sawyer for $542.63, alleged to be the balance due for work and material furnished by Groves in constructing a motel for defendant. Sawyer answered that after Groves had completed his contract and presented Sawyer with said claim, which Sawyer disputed, Sawyer executed and delivered to Groves his check for $269.25, writing on the reverse side above the place for Groves’ endorsement: “Payment in full for all labor and material and in full settlement for contract performed by me on the property known as Sands Motel * * *. The acceptance of this…