Peteet v. Fogarty

Shaw, Judge:

Appellant, Frank Peteet, D/B/A Peteet Company, sought to foreclose his architect’s lien on property owned by respondents, Bill J. and Regina Fogarty. The Fogartys counterclaimed for breach of contract, seeking a return of fees paid to Peteet. From a final order of the special referee dismissing Peteet’s complaint and entering judgment for the Fogartys in the amount of $10,000 plus costs of action, Peteet appeals. We affirm.

In September of 1985, the Fogartys met with Peteet to discuss designing a house for a lot owned by Mrs. Fogarty in North Litchfield Beach. Mr. Fogarty testified…