Webster v. Culver Roadways, Inc.

Plaintiff, the owner of the Sandpiper Swim Club, brought this action against the defendant contractor for breach of contract, alleging defective construction of a swimming pool and an associated building. The case was tried before the Honorable George D. Ogdee of this court and a jury. The jury awarded damages to plaintiff in the sum of $20,000. After giving its verdict, the jury was discharged without specifying the date from which preverdict interest should run, and plaintiff’s application to fix such date has been held in abeyance because of Justice Ogdee’s entry into the hospital and…