Phillips v. Parton

*180HILL, Judge.

In this civil action, plaintiff sought injunctive relief barring defendant from access to plaintiffs property and damages for the alleged breach of a construction contract. Defendant counterclaimed, seeking $9,000 on the original contract plus $9,311.30 for extra work, change orders and additions to the residence. The judge granted plaintiffs motion for directed verdict against defendant’s counterclaim on grounds that defendant’s failure to meet licensing requirements for general contractors (G.S. 87-10) precluded his recovery on the contract or in quantum meruit.

Defendant…