Estep v. Fenton

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by appellees, in the Mason circuit court, against appellants, to recover for work and labor, etc., in building a church. The venue of the case was changed to the circuit court of Tazewell county, where a trial was subsequently had, resulting in a verdict for $1003.60. After overruling a motion for a new trial the court below rendered a judgment on the verdict, and defendants appeal to this court.

It appears, from the evidence, that appellants, as trustees of a church organization, employed appellees to erect a church edifice. Appellees entered upon the…