Allen v. Liston Lumber Co.

This is an action of contract to recover a balance due on a contract for the installation of plumbing and heating in a dwelling house. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the sum of $850 and thereafter, in accordance with leave reserved, the judge directed the *442entry of a verdict for the defendant, subject to the plaintiff’s exception.

It is the contention of the plaintiff that the defendant was an undisclosed principal and as such ratified the act of its agent in making the plumbing and heating contract. In order to determine the relation of the parties it is necessary to recite…