Helmet House Corp. v. Stoddard

This appeal arises from the entry of a final judgment entered after a jury found in favor of the homeowner in a breach of contract, breach of warranty action against the contractor and sub-contractor that built the home. Although we affirm the ultimate conclusion reached below in favor of the homeowner, we find error in the trial court’s denial of the sub-contractor Packard’s motion for directed verdict and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on Helmet’s contribution claim.

In April 1994, William and Kathryn Stoddard purchased a vacant lot with the intent of having a residence built on…