Loader v. Scott Construction Corp.

DURHAM, Justice:

Appellant Scott Construction Corporation (“Scott”) challenges a judgment awarded Harry Loader (“Loader”) in the Fourth Judicial District of Utah County. At issue is whether the circumstances of this case permit an exception to the general rule precluding contractors from recovering money owed for work done without a license. We hold that Loader is entitled to the benefit of the exception, and we affirm.

In 1978 and 1979, Loader installed aluminum siding and rain gutters as a subcontractor on various projects for which Scott was the general contractor. While performing this…