Weggner v. Greenstine
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Frazer, J. Assumpsit by Joseph Weggner against Jacob Greenstine to recover a balance due upon a building contract. From a judgment for defendant on verdict directed by the court, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.
January 30, 1896, plaintiff agreed in writing with defendant to construct for him three buildings, at an agreed price of $5,325. Differences arose between the parties, and this suit is brought to recover a balance due the plaintiff, which he claims amounts to $704, which includes $88 for extras.
The trial judge took the case from the jury on two grounds:
First. That the contract requires the plaintiff to submit his claim to arbitrators before he can bring suit, and he had failed to do so.
Second. That, under the provisions of section 4, Act No. 179, Pub. Acts 1891, the plaintiff was bound to…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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