South Dakota Supreme Court December 30, 1953, File 9379 (Steen v. Potts)

SMITH, J.

The plaintiff, Paul Steen, a contractor and builder, pursuant to conversations had with W. M. Potts, a lawyer, repaired three houses in Mobridge, South Dakota. When the work was completed Mr. Steen rendered a separate bill for each house for labor at the rate of $2.50 per hour, and materials at retail price. Mr.