Smith v. Revels
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Cattaraugus county. Action by Lodemia A. Smith against Robert Bevels. From an order denying plaintiff’s motion for a new trial, made on the minutes of the court, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBbadley, J.
The action is ejectment brought to recover possession of a dwelling house and the land upon which it rests in the village of Olean,' Y. Y. The plaintiff, being the owner of the land, entered into a contract with the defendant, September 1, 1892, whereby he undertook to furnish materials and build thereon and' complete for her, on or before December 1, 1892, a dwelling house for the sum of $1,470, payable as follows: $300 when the foundation was built; $300 when the frame was erected; $200 when the plaster was on and dry; $200 when the wood work was ■finished; and the residue when the building…
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