Rich v. Stephenson

Respondent Rich instituted suit in the justice’s court of Pocatello precinct to recover $184.15 for labor and materials furnished. Appellant answered in part as follows:

“This answering defendant admits that he is owing to the plaintiff the sum of $52.80 for certain work done and materials furnished to this defendant between the 28th day of May, 1930, and the 9th day of June, 1930, and this defendant herewith tenders said amount into court in full settlement of all claims of plaintiff against this defendant, and this defendant specifically denies that he is owing to or indebted to plaintiff in…