Bowie v. Camarra

This case is before us because of the denial of the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial based upon the sole contention that the damages awarded him are inadequate.

By an agreement in writing between the parties the plaintiff was to dig a trench and install a six inch sewer line not to exceed one thousand feet, install five manholes and back fill. The defendant was to provide all materials. The price was $1,135.00. After the work started a disagreement arose. The plaintiff wished to dig the trench, lay the pipe and back fill before installing the manholes so as to save the time required for the…