When the owner fails to perform his part of the contract and by reason thereof the other party, without his own default, is prevented from completely performing his part, he shall be entitled to a reasonable compensation for as much as he has performed in proportion to the price stipulated for the whole and the court shall adjust his claim accordingly. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 45-275; 1952 Code Section 45-275; 1942 Code Section 8750; 1932 Code Section 8750; Civ. C. '22 Section 5662; Civ. C. '12 Section 4132; Civ. C. '02 Section 3027; G. S. 2369; R. S. 2484; 1869 (14) 222.
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