McCollum v. Nowell

RENFRO, Justice.

The appellee Nowell brought suit against appellant McCollum in the nature of a sworn account for value of certain work, labor and materials furnished appellant. The various services and materials were itemized and made a part of the petition. Appellee’s petition also contained a prayer for attorney’s fees.

The appellant’s answer merely denied the justness of certain items set out in appellee’s petition and agreed that others were correct. His answer did not controvert appellee’s pleadings to the effect that the suit was for work and labor done and materials furnished, nor that…