Barton Masonry, Inc. v. Varilek

FOSHEIM, Chief Justice.

Defendant appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $17,873.40. We affirm.

In the fall of 1980, defendant Robert Yarilek (Varilek), a Rapid City attorney, discussed with Don Barton, one of plaintiff’s officers, the proposed construction of various external improvements on Varilek’s home in Piedmont, South Dakota. Varilek gave Barton plans and specifications for the work in the spring of 1981. In response, Barton provided a written proposal to Varilek that called for a completion price of $33,581.27. Varilek indicated to…