Hylton v. Vaught

Plaintiffs Duane and Carol Jean Hylton appeal an order granting a new trial in favor of defendant Jack Vaught. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiffs Duane and Carol Hylton filed an action for damages alleging that defendant Jack Vaught improperly installed a roof on their residence. After trial on October 25, 1988, the court entered judgment for the plaintiffs in the amount of $6,310. Sustaining the defendant’s post-trial motion on January 24, 1989, the court set aside the judgment and ordered a new trial. The court’s order, however, failed to specify any ground for granting a new trial.

After…