delivered the opinion of the court.
*4993. Interest, § 24*—what is vexatious withholding of payment. The withholding by a contractor of payment of a subcontractor’s claim was vexatious where no reason appeared for disputing the claim.
4. Interest, § 8*—when recoverable. Interest is recoverable upon a claim sued for, for money due under a contract in writing, under section 2, ch. 74, Rev. St. (J. & A. 6691).