Fields v. J. Haynes Waters Builders, Inc.

Chief Justice TOAL:

This is a direct appeal in a civil case arising out of the allegedly defective construction of a residence. Although the jury returned a verdict in favor of Appellants James and Rosemary Fields, the Fields appealed arguing that the trial court committed several errors relating to the admission of expert testimony, the admission of evidence, and the jury charges. The Fields further argue that the trial court erred in failing to order a new trial, a new trial nisi additur, or grant judgment not withstanding the verdict. We find that the trial court by and large committed no…