Platner v. Herwald

This appeal arises from a dispute between contracting parties over the replacement of floor covering in a home owned by the plaintiff-appellee, Robert Platner.

In February 1982, the homeowner entered into a written agreement with the appellant providing for the removal of flooring in particular areas of the house and its replacement with new materials described as “Solarían II.” This work was not performed to the satisfaction of appellee; and, after replacing the material, he sued for damages in the Franklin County Municipal Court.

At trial, there was testimony that “a very poor installation…