Linda Mires v. David Clay

CRAWFORD, Presiding Judge, Western Section.

This case involves the violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in connection with a breach of a residential construction contract. Defendant, Bill Hayes, appeals the judgment of the trial court on a jury verdict awarding plaintiff, Linda Mires, $5,000.00 for violation of TCPA and the trial court’s order awarding plaintiff $5,907.50 in attorney fees and expenses.

Rufus and Linda Mires (plaintiffs 1 ) hired defendant David Clay (Clay), an unlicensed construction contractor, to build their retirement home in Martin, Tennessee according…