Brandon v. Clark

Ruffin, Judge.

Mary Lynette Clark and her son, Albert Clark, Jr., purchased a shrimp boat from Ben Brandon, Jr. The Clarks sued Brandon, alleging that they paid more than the agreed amount and were entitled to the amount of the overpayment, plus interest. Brandon filed a counterclaim for breach of contract, alleging that the Clarks had not paid the entire purchase price. The trial court granted the Clarks’ motion for a directed verdict on Brandon’s counterclaim, and the jury returned a verdict for the Clarks on their main claim. Brandon appeals, asserting that the trial court erred in…