Architectural precedents; consisting of plans, elevations, sections and details, together with specifications, bills of quantities, estimates, and forms of contracts of buildings actually executed

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841 Excerpt: ... John Toone, his executors or administrators, to enter upon and commence, and regularly proceed with the said works, and that in case the said John Toone, his executors or administrators, or his said sureties, shall for seven days after such notice given or left, make default in commencing or regularly proceeding with the said works, it shall and may be lawful to and for the said governors to employ any other respectable workman or workmen, either by contract or measure and value, or otherwise, to proceed with the said works, and to complete the same, and pay or cause to be paid to the said workman or workmen the amount of his or their charges for the same, and for all necessary materials to be found and provided for such completion, out of the money which shall be then remaining due to the said John Toone, his executors or administrators, on account of the said contract. And further, that the monies which, previously to such default, shall have been paid to the said John Toone, his executors or administrators, on account, or in respect of any work or materials then already done, executed, or provided by the said John Toone, his executors or administrators, shall be considered as the full value, and to be taken by him or them in full payment and satisfaction, not only of and for the said work and materials, in respect of which payment may have been made, but likewise of and for any other work and materials which the said John Toone, his executors or administrators shall have then done, executed, or provided, although no such payments may have been previously made in respect thereof. And further, that all the balance and monies whatsoever, which then or thereafter would have been or become due or payable to the said John Toone, his executors or administrator...