Robinson v. Vernon

SHORES, Justice.

In 1979 Lewis G. Robinson agreed to perform construction work for Bennie Vernon on his home located in Limestone County, Alabama. Vernon was not satisfied with the work and refused to pay Robinson. Robinson brought suit against Vernon for the balance he alleged was due to him. Vernon then filed a counterclaim against Robinson for breach of contract, alleging that the work was not done in a good and workmanlike manner. The trial of this case resulted, on September 18, 1980, in a jury verdict of $15,000 on Vernon’s counterclaim. Robinson appealed the judgment, which was affirmed…