L. C. Morris, Inc. v. Allison

The prior history of this case may be found in L. C. Morris, Inc. v. Allison, Fla. App.1973, 277 So.2d 28. After the filing of a mandate pursuant to that opinion, the trial judge allowed the plaintiff Morris to amend its complaint to attempt recovery upon an allegation that it was entitled to repayment for monies expended in the improvement of the defendant's property under the partially executed contract and upon the theory of quantum meruit. The cause went to trial upon these allegations and defendant’s answer thereto.

At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, the trial court directed a verdict…