Frink v. Bierau

Defendants contracted with one Weaver to purchase a lot in an area known as Brookbound Development. Weaver, who was a general contractor, undertook to build a dwelling on the premises sold. The usual deposit was made upon the execution of the agreement.

Plaintiff was engaged by Weaver to install the heating equipment in defendants’ dwelling. At such time, plaintiff was also doing other installations for Weaver, who was not only in default on these but was otherwise in serious financial difficulties, a fact known to the parties.

By reason of Weaver’s financial instability, plaintiff, after…