Linck

Linck v. Johnson

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1901 Cal. LEXIS 1258·6 Cal. Unrep. 817·66 P. 674
Supreme Court of CaliforniaNovember 9, 1901L. A. No. 1102California768 words

Opinion

lead Opinion

Cooper, J.

Appeal from judgment on a bill of exceptions. The action was brought to foreclose a lien for materials furnished by plaintiff, to be used, and which were used, in the construction of a building upon the premises described in the complaint. By the terms of the contract between the parties the plaintiff agreed to furnish to defendant certain moldings, turning, brackets and material for inside finish *818 for the sum of $410. The plaintiff complied with the contract, and the amount thereof, except the sum of $160, was paid by defendant. The complaint alleged the contract, and sought a decree for the recovery of the $160. It also alleged that 'the plaintiff furnished extra materials, to be used, and which were used, in the building, of the value of $55.60. The defendant in her answer admitted the balance due on the contract as alleged in the complaint, and that the further sum of $28.45 was due for extras, but denied that any further or greater sum was due. It was expressly alleged in the answer “that the total sum due plaintiff on account of the said contract and said extras is $188.45, and no more, and this sum said defendant is ready, able, and willing to pay.” The real amount in…

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