of a general contractor in Cincinnati named Henry Gallenstein, who was familiar with similar projects and who might be interested in completing this one.  Gallenstein was contacted and made one or more trips to the project.  He estimated that it would cost $1,400,000 to complete the project and that there was not enough money left in the original construction contract to provide for completion.  Gallenstein ceased to be interested in completing the project.


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A meeting was arranged in Tampa between Hanson, Parliament's agent, and counsel for Parliament.  There were discussions concerning Hanson's ability to complete the project, and the amount of money that would be necessary for that purpose.  Ultimately, Parliament's counsel gave his approval to enter into an agreement with Hanson to completethe project.  However, because Hanson had insufficient assets to fund the amounts necessary to complete the project and because materialmen and suppliers were reluctant to extend credit on the project, it was further agreed that Parliament would advance to Hanson the funds necessary to purchase materials, pay subcontractors, and hire laborers to perform the work.  In some cases where suppliers would not accept Hanson's credit, Parliament would pay them directly at Hanson's direction.  No formal written agreement was made concerning the oral understanding which had been developed.  By March, 1974, Hanson had begun to reman the job and receive advances from Parliament.  Hanson would make requests for funds either directly to Parliament in Chicago or to Parliament's office in St. Petersburg, which would