Tennessee Supreme Court April 15, 1859 (Overton v. Phelan)

Wright, J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This action is brought' to recover the value of work and labor performed and materials furnished by Phelan, a foundry-man, for Overton, in building certain houses in the city of Memphis..

Upon the trial, the defendant offered to prove that the plaintiff furnished the -iron-work, including fronts, &c.