Langham v. Behnen

KING, C.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. James E. Langham filed suit against property owner Nicholas Behnen under theories of breach of contract, quantum meruit, and unjust enrichment after Lang-ham did not receive payment for the cleaning and clearing of lots owned by Behnen, which were damaged by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. The Circuit Court of Hancock County granted a directed verdict in favor of Behnen. On appeal, Lang-ham argues the following issues: (1) whether the circuit court, on a motion for a directed verdict, erred in dismissing claims against Behnen, due to the misapplication of…