Legal Opinion
Harrison v. Watson
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided August 31, 1976No. 7361PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDuncan, J.
The plaintiffs, Walter and Dorothy Harrison, brought suit against the defendant Charles Watson for breach of a contract to construct a prefabricated house. At the same time, and arising out of the same circumstances, Steenbeke and Sons brought suit against both the Harrisons and Watson to recover for materials used in the construction. Steenbeke sought a mechanic’s lien to secure payment. Thereafter, Steenbeke settled with the defendant Watson in exchange for an assignment of Steenbeke’s rights against the plaintiffs. Thus, the suits were reduced to an action in contract and a counterclaim on…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Maloney v. BOSTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1953
- Al Saucier & Son, Inc. v. McVettySupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1966
- H & B Construction Co. v. James R. Irwin & SonsSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1964
- Gorman v. New England Telephone & Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1961
- Moaratty v. Town of HamptonSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1970
3Cited by14 opinions
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- Goodwin Railroad v. StateSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1986
- Peabody v. WentzellSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1983
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