Ohio Valley Bank v. Copley

Kline, Judge.

Cliff and E. Marie Browning appeal the judgment finding them liable to the Ohio Valley Bank (“OVB”) and Jerry L. Copley and Tabitha Copley for negligent construction and breach of contract. The Brownings contend that the Pike County Court of Common Pleas erred in finding that Cliff Browning had negligently constructed the structure and that Marie Browning was a joint venturer. We disagree. The Brownings next argue that the trial court erred in finding that OVB could bring suit against them. We disagree. The Brownings contend that a release entered into between OVB and the Copleys…