American Homes Co. v. Krantz

This is an interpleader suit. The defendant George W. Krantz entered into a written contract with the complainant, American Homes Company, for the erection of two dwelling houses in Caldwell. Krantz abandoned the work on the houses and the owner, the complainant, completed the same. After deducting the cost of completing the work there remained a balance of $2,600.13 due Krantz the contractor. Numerous stop notices were served upon complainant, and judgments recovered against Krantz and levies made thereunder upon the moneys due him from complainant. Under these circumstances complainant…