Uhl v. Thomas, Ca2008-06-131 (1-20-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Charles J. Uhl, appeals the trial court's decision granting summary judgment to defendant-appellee, Harry Thomas, Sr. We affirm the trial court's decision.

{¶ 2} In the spring of 2002, appellee contacted appellant to do some roofing work on a century-old barn located on appellee's farm property. Appellant went out to appellee's property to examine the roof, determine the cost of materials, and provide an estimate for the work. Appellant inspected the roof's understructure for soundness, and walked the roof to take measurements. The parties then came to an oral…