McKee v. Woods

OPINION' OF THE COURT

BICKLEY, C. J.

Plaintiff (appellee) sued to foreclose a mechanics lien for wages. The defendant, Woods (appellant), answered claiming a lesser amount of wages earned by plaintiff and interposed a counterclaim on account of claims existing at the time of the execution of the writings set forth in the judgment. The case was tried before the court. The judgment recites:

“2nd: That the Defendant M. F. Woods, by virtue of admitted execution of the following agreement, to-wit:

“ ‘Exhibit A.

“ ‘Contract Agreement.

“ ‘This is to certify, that I, M. F. Woods, of Amarillo, Texas, do…