Douglas v. Smulski

In the fall of 1953 defendant determined to erect a commercial building on his property on New Britain Avenue in West Hartford. He sought an architect to lay out, design and draft the plans and specifications. He went to see the plaintiff, believing him to be an architect. On December 17, 1953, defendant entered into a written agreement with plaintiff wherein the defendant is described and signed as the "Owner," and the plaintiff is described and signed as the "Architect." The agreement was prepared by plaintiff on a short printed form entitled "Owner and Architect Form of Agreement." This…