Dill v. Chastain

Judge Harold R. Banke.

The jury awarded contractor Alan Chastain d/b/a Horizon Building Systems (“Chastain”) $13,878.87 in his breach of contract action against Homer Dill. In his sole enumeration, Dill appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“j.n.o.v.”) and for new trial.

This case arose after Dill hired Chastain to build an addition onto an existing building for $69,750. The men entered into a written contract reflecting this agreement. Chastain then commenced construction and partially completed the project. Dill paid $47,030.50 and then…