Fuller v. United Electric Co.

OPINION

By the Court,

Merrill, J.:

This appeal challenges the measure by which damages were awarded plaintiff below for breach of a construction contract.

The defendant (appellant here), proposing to construct a new home in Las Vegas, entered into a contract with the plaintiff company for installation of electric wiring. The agreed price was $1,410 and the terms of payment were expressly stated as follows: “80% of contract price payable on completion of rough-in and inspection thereof; balance payable on final completion and inspection.” Work proceeded under the contract to completion of…