Merritt v. Anderson, Ca2008-04-010 (4-13-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Phil Merritt d.b.a. Phil Merritt Construction, appeals a decision of the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, awarding him $469.50 on his breach of contract claim against defendants-appellees, Trent Anderson and Jannell Anderson. We reverse.

{¶ 2} On March 25, 2005, Trent Anderson and his wife, Jannell Anderson, entered into a contract with Phil Merritt and his company, Phil Merritt Construction. Under the contract, Merritt agreed to construct a single family residence for the Andersons for $183,900, with the amount to be paid in four equal installments or…