Coursey Building Associates v. Baker

Sognier, Judge.

This suit was brought by appellee Baker seeking damages for the negligent repair and reconstruction of a basement wall and breach of contract by appellants Coursey Building Associates (Associates) and its president J. Walter Coursey (Coursey). The appeal is from a special jury verdict and judgment against both appellants in the amount of $10,000, and the denial of their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or alternatively for new trial.

The contract entered into by the parties called for Coursey and Associates to do extensive repairs, waterproofing and reconstruction…