Canonica v. St. George

This action was instituted by Tony Canónica against Mrs. St. George to recover $450 alleged to be due as a balance on the contract price for work and labor performed and materials furnished in installing two heating plants. The action is based upon a written contract dated July 30, 1918. The complaint is in the usual form. It sets forth the contract relied upon, alleges performance by plaintiff, and that of the agreed price of $800 only the sum of $350 has been paid.

The answer consists of (a) denials, (b) a special defense, and (c) a counterclaim, (a) All of the allegations of the complaint…