Heple v. Kluge

Plaintiff, a building contractor, sued for $19,354.38 for money advanced and services rendered at defendants’ special instance and request, in the construction of a building in San Jose. Defendants pleaded that plaintiff had contracted to construct a building for $22,490 according to certain plans and specifications but had failed to do so. They also filed a cross-complaint for $30,000, of which $5,000 was claimed as damages for the demolition of the alleged unsuitable structure and $25,000 for other accrued and prospective damages. A verdict for. $18,669.47 was returned in plaintiff’s favor…