John Cowan, Inc. v. Meyer
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Baltimore City. (Dobxer, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court. The following are the prayers of the plaintiff and defendant, with the action of the trial Court upon the same: Pltff/s 1st Prayer—At the plaintiff’s request the Court instructs the jury that if they find from the evidence that the plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract, offered in evidence, dated August 19th, 1912, and that the plaintiff…
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Appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Baltimore City. (Dobxer, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court. The following are the prayers of the plaintiff and defendant, with the action of the trial Court upon the same: Pltff/s 1st Prayer—At the plaintiff’s request the Court instructs the jury that if they find from the evidence that the plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract, offered in evidence, dated August 19th, 1912, and that the plaintiff did the work therein mentioned, and did everything on his part to be performed in accordance with the terms of said…
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
This suit is on the common counts, and a special count which alleges “that on or about the 19th day of August, 1912, the plaintiff contracted with the defendant to perform all the work in excavating, at the Baltimore Fidelity Warehouse, corner of Iiillen and High streets, in the City of Baltimore, according to drawings and specifications prepared by Emory & Hussear, Architects, including all trenches and footing foundations, at and for the price for excavating and hauling of $1.35 per yard. Said work to be done within forty working days from the date of said contract,” and that “The plaintiff…
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