Lane House Construction, Inc. v. Triplett

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Presiding Judge

Steve Tripl-ett (“Appellant”) appeals from the judgment based upon a directed verdict in favor of Lane House Construction, Inc. (“Respondent”) on his claim under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (“MMPA”), which was filed as a counterclaim against Respondent. We reverse and remand for a new trial on Appellant’s counterclaim.

The claims in this ease pertain to a second-story addition Respondent was hired to construct on Appellant’s home. Respondent sued Appellant for breach of contract, claiming that Appellant still owed $9,500 under the contract plus…