Hall v. Banta

Plaintiff, a plumber, brought this action in quantum meruit to recover the value of his labor performed and materials furnished in plumbing defendant’s new office building. The jury returned a plaintiff’s verdict for $1,287.50, the full amount demanded in the amended complaint. Judgment was entered accordingly and defendant appeals.

Defendant first contends the trial court erred in refusing to allow defendant, the owner of the building, to testify as to his opinion on the reasonable value of the labor and materials furnished by plaintiff. The matter arose on defendant’s direct examination as…