State v. Barfield

SMITH, Judge.

On 25 September 1992, Charles Jones bought a house located on Pitt Community College property. The College required Mr. Jones to remove the house by 1 April 1993, or forfeiture would result.

Mr. Jones contracted with defendant Thomas Cleveland Barfield on 24 October 1992 to move the house for $8,500.00. Mr. Jones paid a $1,000 down payment so that defendant could commence work and apply for the necessary permits. Defendant did not work on the house in October or November. Mr. Jones paid the remaining balance of $7,500 on 11 December 1992.

Subsequently, Mr. Jones discovered the new…