Houghton v. Lawton

Defendants appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiffs in the sum of $2,805.16. The controversy arises out of a claim of the plaintiffs that there are certain moneys due them under the terms of an agreement dated January 1, 1915. The complaint consists of three causes of action, viz.: (1) Upon an account; (2) upon an open book account; and (3) upon an account stated.

The answer admits the making of the contract, but denies the indebtedness, and sets up a counterclaim.

The counterclaim alleges that on or about December 1, 1915, the parties modified that portion of the written contract…