Kendall v. Cudd

This action arose out of the parties’ contract for the plaintiff, Jeffrey Kendall (“Kendall”), to delead residential rental property owned by the defendant, George B. Cudd (“Cudd”). Kendall brought this action for Cudd’s alleged breach of contract to recover $3,500.00 in payment for his services. Cudd counterclaimed, alleging that Kendall breached the parties’ contract and violated G.L.c. 93A. At the jury-waived trial on December 7, 2007, Cudd was represented by counsel; Kendall, who had an attorney of record, proceeded pro se. After trial, the judge awarded damages to Kendall in the amount…