Denton v. Nelson

This is a contract action to recover the balance due under an alleged oral agreement for the construction of certain waterways. As an alternative cause of action the plaintiff sought recovery for the reasonable value of the services under quantum meruit. The case was tried in the county court without a jury. The county court found for the defendant and dismissed plaintiff’s petition. On appeal, the District Court found generally for the plaintiff on the cause of action in quantum meruit and entered judgment against the defendant in the sum of $1,621. The defendant has appealed.

The plaintiff…