Crow v. Becker

This action is brought to recover a balance alleged to be due for mason work done under a contract between plaintiffs and defendants.

The defenses set-up in the answer are, 1st. Payment of a sum more than sufficient to cover the value of the work actually done.

2d. Unworkmanlike and unskillful performance, to defendants’ damage of $400.

3d. Non-completion within the time agreed upon.-'

4th. Abandonment of the work by plaintiffs, and damage occasioned thereby.

On the trial defendant Becker was called as a witness, and, among other things, asked: In consequence of Mr. Crow not having the work…