Payne v. McCollum

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Payne brought suit against Larry J. McCollum and Brenda J. McCollum for breach of contract, contending that he had contracted with the couple to build a log house on a “cost plus” basis and that when the house was completed they refused to pay him $21,375.39 which was due under the contract. Appellees answered and counterclaimed, alleging fraud and seeking the cost of completing the house, $50,000 in general damages for fraud, $150,000 in exemplary damages, attorney fees, and expenses of litigation. A jury verdict was returned in favor of the appellees which awarded them…