Biederbeck v. Marbut

Adams, Judge.

Richard H. Marbut brought suit to recover for services rendered in constructing a house for Lincoln and Anna-Correlia Thompson Biederbeck. Following a trial by jury, Marbut was awarded damages of $457,410, including compensatory damages, costs of litigation, and attorney fees. The trial court denied the Biederbecks’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, and the Biederbecks filed this appeal. Since filing the appeal, the Biederbecks have sold the house and paid the judgment, which was subject to a recorded writ of fieri facias.

1. As a preliminary matter,…