Strickland v. Hetherington

WELCH, Justice.

This appeal is by the defendant from a judgment for plaintiff based upon a directed verdict.

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract whereby the defendant was to construct a house for plaintiff according to certain plans and specifications on a turnkey basis for a fixed sum. Plaintiff was to advance payments to defendant as the building progressed in order that defendant may pay for material as purchased. During the building of said house the parties from time to time agreed to make certain changes desired by the plaintiff, which entailed additional expense. Upon…