Garcia v. Carter Construction Co.

Luis Garcia, the plaintiff below, challenges the adequacy of the damages awarded in a final judgment following a bench trial. We reverse and remand for a new trial on damages.

Garcia sued Ronald Carter d/b/a Carter Construction Co. (“Carter”) for damages based on incomplete and defective construction and repairs on his home. Garcia’s claim totaled $17,822 after deducting the amount he would have owed Carter had the work been completed. After a bench trial, the trial court entered final judgment for Garcia in the amount of $4,279. The final judgment did not contain any findings of fact or…