Hammersberg v. Nelson

Early in the summer of 1934, the defendant, Mary J. Nelson, hereafter called the “defendant,” was desirous of remodeling a certain dwelling house belonging to her. She requested the plaintiff to submit a proposal for the plumbing work and equipment. Several conferences were had with the plaintiff at which the defendant outlined what she desired. On July 21, 1934, the plaintiff submitted a written proposal by which he offered to furnish and install the desired materials and fixtures for the sum of $790. The defendant did not immediately accept the plaintiff’s bid, either orally or in writing.…