White v. Braddock Borough School District
White v. Braddock Borough School District
Opinion of the Court
An examination of the record in this case, with reference to the questions presented for our consideration, has failed to convince us that either of the specifications of error should be sustained. Plaintiff’s right to recover depended on questions of fact which appear to have been properly submitted to the jury and found in his favor. The main questions were, whether he substantially performed his contract with defendant within the time and in the manner required by the terms thereof. Was there a failure by him to perform in either of these respects; and, if so, was it due to his own neglect or default, or to the
These instructions, as further explained and enforced in other portions of the charge, were not only warranted by the testimony but they were full and adequate. The remaining specifications, in which reference is made to that provision of tho
Judgment affirmed.
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- Building contract — Performance—Architect—Delay—Damages. In an action to recover money due on a building contract, if it appears that the contractor made every reasonable effort, in good faith, to perform his contract fully, and within the period given him to perform it, and the building was completed and taken possession of and used for its intended purpose, and adequately served its purpose, the contractor is entitled to recover the balance of the contract price, together with the amount admitted to be due for the additional work, less such deductions as will compensate the owner for any minor imperfections and omissions'. Under such contract, if the owner’s architect fails to furnish the lines and levels, or to do any other act which he was required to do under the contract, or if he makes such changes.in the plans and specifications as to cause delay, the contractor will not be answerable for the delay. . If, however, the delay resulted from the condemnation, with reasonable promptness, oí material which, the architect under the contract was required to pass upon, and the necessity of procuring other material, such delay will not be chargeable to the owner.