Allen Damron Construction Co. v. Mickens

PATTERSON, Acting Chief Judge.

Allen Damron Construction Company (Damron) appeals from an adverse final judgment entered on Ronnie and Gloria Mickens’ counterclaim. We reverse because the relief provided in the final judgment is not supported by the pleadings or the evidence and was not requested by either party.1

This controversy arises from a contract between Damron and the Mickens for the construction of a single family residence on land the Mickens owned. To facilitate financing of the project, Damron obtained from the Mickens a quit-claim deed to their lot and-used that deed to obtain a…