Jones v. Raymond P. Keiflin, Inc.

Before us for review, in this action on a note, is the question whether relevant evidence was improperly excluded.

Keiflin had contracted to build a house for Mr. and Mrs. Jones in Maryland. After the work got underway construction was halted because of condemnation proceedings brought by the State Roads Commission. The note in suit was given, along with a check, in payment of work already performed. The defense was want of consideration, it being claimed that the note was executed under a misapprehension of the true value of the work. Defendants also-filed a counterclaim for moneys allegedly…