New Foundation Baptist Church v. Davis

Bussey, Justice:

In this action plaintiff-respondent alleged that defendant-appellant had negligently constructed an addition to, its existing church sanctuary which resulted in the sanctuary floor collapsing during a funeral service. Both actual and punitive damages were sought. Defendant answered interposing a general denial; alleging that the work was properly done; that more than three years passed before the floor collapsed, and that such was due to, heavy use and overloading on the occasion of the funeral. The verdict of the jury was for actual damages in the amount of $6,500.00.

Appellant…