Brooks v. Steele

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Steele, a contractor, entered into an oral agreement to build a house for the appellant for a $3,000 fee plus cost of materials, some of which Steele purchased, bringing the invoices to the owner for reimbursement; some of which the owner paid directly, and some small items of which were paid by cash advances. Prior to completion the contract was terminated: The owner attributed this to his dissatisfaction with the poor quality of work and his inability to get in touch with Steele, whereas Steele stated that he had wanted to do some work himself and "maybe it wouldn’t…