Wells v. C.M. Mays Lumber Co.

GARRETT, Judge:

Plaintiffs, Jerry and Betty Wells (Wells) contracted with Marvin Richardson (Richardson) to act as foreman and supervise the construction of their new home, barn, and outbuildings. Building materials were to be purchased from Defendant, C.M. Mays Lumber Company, Inc. (Mays). Richardson agreed to furnish all necessary tools. As compensation he was to be paid $3,000 per month and a $15,000 bonus upon completion.

The construction commenced and was progressing without incident until the Wells were told by Ronald McKim, an assistant manager at Mays Lumber that “something strange” was…