McKnight v. Renfro

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Dan McKnight, a building contractor, brought suit against Otis Renfro and wife, Nellie Renfro, for alleged breach of a written contract whereby McKnight for a consideration of $8,597.00 agreed to build a house within 90 days on property owned by the Renfros.

McKnight pled that he was performing the work in a reasonable and workmanlike manner when the Renfros on February 13, 1960, the 93rd day, contrary to his wishes, took over the construction job, which had progressed 90% toward completion. McKnight further alleged that he was ready, able and willing to continue the work…