Johnson v. Feyrirsen

Appellate Court of Illinois

Johnson v. Feyrirsen

198 Ill. App. 367

Appellate Court of Illinois·Decided March 27, 1916·No. Gen. No. 21,684·Published

Opinion

Mr. Justice Holdom

delivered the opinion of the court.

2. Damages, § 66*—what is measure of for delay in performance of building contract. The measure of damages for delay in performance of a building contract which the owner may recoup in a suit against him by the contractor is the fair rental value from the time when the premises should have been completed under the terms of the contract until the time of completion.

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Mr. Justice Holdom

delivered the opinion of the court.

2. Damages, § 66*—what is measure of for delay in performance of building contract. The measure of damages for delay in performance of a building contract which the owner may recoup in a suit against him by the contractor is the fair rental value from the time when the premises should have been completed under the terms of the contract until the time of completion.

Johnson v. Feyrirsen, 198 Ill. App. 367 (Ill. Ct. App. 1916).

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