SE Co-Op Service Co. v. Hampton

GARY W. LYNCH, Chief Judge.

SE Co-Op Service Company (“SE CoOp”) filed a petition in the Circuit Court of Stoddard County seeking damages against James Hampton (“Hampton”) pursuant to a Charge Account Agreement entered into between the parties. Hampton counterclaimed for breach of contract and negligent workmanship. Following a bench trial, the trial court found in favor of SE CoOp on its petition and on Hampton’s counterclaim. Hampton appeals, contending the trial court erred in entering judgment against him on SE Co-Op’s petition based upon his failure to plead any affirmative defense,…