Rosamond Enterprises, Inc. v. McGranahan

This is an appeal from a jury verdict of $52,700.00 in an action to foreclose on a mechanic’s lien.

The respondent company, Rosamond Enterprises, Inc., contracted to build a house for appellants on a cost-plus basis. Prior to completion of the job, Alvin Rosamond, company president, died. His wife and son took over the business, completed construction on the house, and demanded payment. Having paid the company $46,500.00, appellants refused to pay an additional amount allegedly due.

During trial, the company record book, kept by Mrs. Rosa-mond, was admitted into evidence over appellants’…