Smith v. Barnett

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Appellee Robert H. Barnett, a building contractor, sued appellants William H. Smith and wife to enforce an arbitration award of $33,157.00; and in the alternative, should the award be held to be invalid, for judgment for $36,166.69, the latter figure being the total cost of the construction of a house, including $32,150.00, the contract price, and $4,016.69 for extras.

In addition to their answer appellants filed a cross-action for $15,000.00 for damages for defects in material and workmanship in the construction of the house.

The trial court rendered summary judgment in…