Diuguid v. Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Opinion by

Cunningham, J.,

The plaintiff in this action of assumpsit, a painting contractor, sued to recover the sum of $228, with interest, for work done and materials furnished in re-plastering and painting the basement of the church building of the defendant, under an alleged oral contract with certain of its trustees. The parties agree that they had a prior written contract for painting and decorating certain parts of the building for a consideration of $1,860, which amount has been paid. As to that there is no dispute. Plaintiff, however, contended that while work under the written…