Pedersen v. Leahy

This action was commenced by a complaint which alleges a breach of contract by the defendant arising out of the construction and sale of a single home by the defendant to the plaintiffs. The defendant, Francis A. Leahy, Jr. (Leahy), is identified as the president and treasurer of Neponset Valley Builders, Inc. (Neponset Valley), and also as one who is engaged individually in constructing homes, independent of Neponset Valley.

The two issues on appeal are: (1) whether Leahy is personally liable, and (2) whether the $750 put in escrow at the closing for additional (and, in part, corrective) work…