Davidson v. Swanson

■WALKER, J.

This suit originated in justice court and was by appellee against appellant for $162 as the balance due upon a job of painting done by appellee for appellant. Appellant answered by pleas of general and special denial to the effect that appellee “wholly failed to comply” with his contract, and further by way of cross-action for damages suffered by reason of the manner in. which the work was done. In justice court judgment was in favor of appellant, but, upon appeal to the county court and trial de novo on oral pleadings, judgment was in favor of appellee for $93.75, on the verdict…