F.H. Hood T/A Hood Construction Co. v. Faulkner

HEDRICK, Judge.

Initially, defendant contends that the court erred in refusing to grant his motion for a directed verdict. He argues that there was no “proper evidence” from which the jury could determine damages since there was no evidence as to the value of the services rendered by plaintiff other than his bill. We disagree that the mere paucity of evidence as to the value of plaintiffs services in connection with the extra work performed entitles the defendant to a directed verdict. Plaintiff established the existence of a contract whereby defendant was to pay him for extra work or…