Hopkins v. Dalferes

ELLIOTT, Judge.

Frank K. Hopkins claims $125 of Maximilian D. Dalferes as a quantum meruit for work done in abstracting certain tax titles.

Dalferes denies owing anything; denies that he authorized plaintiff to do the work on account of which payment is claimed; and prays that his demand be rejected.

There was judgment in favor of the plaintiff as prayed for.

Defendant has appealed.

The issue between the parties as to whether or not Dalferes authorized Hopkins to do the work presents a serious question. The abstract work done has been brought up and has received our consideration in connection…