Burlew v. Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Ratliff

Affirming.

In 1927, the appellant, who was the owner of a lot in the residential section of Owensboro, Kentucky, entered into a written -contract with L. A. Monarch, as contractor, for the construction of a brick residence, servants’ quarters, garden wall and garage thereon, for the sum of $34,000 plus the cost of such extras as might be added as the work progressed. By the terms of the contract the contractor agreed to furnish all labor and materials and to completely construct the buildings,. including plumbing, hot water heating and electric wiring,…