Strom v. Lipschultz

Mr. JUSTICE THOMAS J. MORAN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, a general contractor, brought an action for extra work performed and for construction of a pool and cabana which were not included in the contract price of the home built for defendants. Defendants appeal from a jury verdict of $12,000 in favor of plaintiff.

On appeal, defendants contend that: 1) plaintiff cannot recover for orally requested extras because a) — contractual provision limits recovery to items for which written change orders were provided, and b) — such recovery is barred by the statute of limitations for…