Dewolf v. Bonee
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action to foreclose an alleged mechanic’s lien, brought to and tried by the Court of Common Pleas in New London County, Waller, J.; facts found and judgment rendered for the defendant, and appeal by the plaintiff.
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Action to foreclose an alleged mechanic’s lien, brought to and tried by the Court of Common Pleas in New London County, Waller, J.; facts found and judgment rendered for the defendant, and appeal by the plaintiff. On May 4th, 1914, Alexander Hepburn, a carpenter and builder, submitted the following proposal to the defendant:— “Hartford, Conn., May 4, 1914. Mr. Bonee: I agree to furnish all material and labor required to erect and complete the carpenter and mason work on your cottage at Sound View, Conn., for the sum of $1,600. Alex Hepburn. This estimate includes painting two coats outside…
1Opinion of the CourtRoraback, J.
There are numerous exceptions to the finding and to the refusal of the trial court to find certain matters which the appellant claims were established by the evidence; but only one of these merits consideration. This exception relates to the foundation of the plaintiff’s cause of action. In this connection it appears that the plaintiff contends that the court below erred in holding, from the evidence, that the defendant in good faith paid the full contract price for the materials used in the construction of his cottage before he had any knowledge or information that the plaintiff was…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hubbell, Hall & Randall Co. v. PentecostSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1915
- Larkins v. BlakemanSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1875
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