Sample v. Morgan

MEYER, Justice.

The record discloses the following facts pertinent to the resolution of the issues presented:

By complaint filed 15 January 1981, plaintiff, a licensed building contractor, alleged that he and defendants entered into a contract for the purpose of building a residential dwelling for defendants; that the total cost of the building was $139,998.90; that defendants had paid plaintiff the sum of $120,331.82; and that defendants had refused to pay the balance due in the amount of $19,667.08.

In their answer, filed 27 January 1981, defendants admitted entering into a contract with the…