Pierce v. Taylor

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Gladys Pierce brought suit against defendant Henry Taylor, d/b/a Taylor Construction Company, in the Superior Court of Banks County. Alleging that defendant negligently constructed her home, plaintiff sought actual damages in the amount of $45,000. Defendant answered the complaint and denied he was liable to plaintiff. Furthermore, via counterclaim, defendant alleged that plaintiff owed him an additional $8,500 pursuant to the parties’ original contract and additional work performed upon plaintiff’s subsequent request.

The case was tried by a jury and a…