Beautilite Co., Inc. v. Anthony

Eugene Anthony filed an action against Beautilite Company, Inc. ("Beautilite"), alleging breach of a contract to install vinyl siding "in a good and workmanlike manner" and fraud. The jury returned a $71,292.34 verdict for Anthony, and the trial court entered judgment on the verdict.

Anthony solicited bids from several vinyl siding companies for the installation of siding on his home and for installing a vinyl "skirt." Beautilite's representative, Fred Hoppe, submitted the lowest bid, and Anthony and Beautilite signed a contract. Anthony presented evidence that, during the contract…