Barnes v. Sadler Associates, Inc.

OPINION

SOSA, Senior Justice.

The issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in refusing to enter a judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of defendant on the issue of personal liability.

Defendant is a licensed building contractor whose business is incorporated and bears the trade name of S. A. I. Defendant contracted with plaintiffs to construct a residence and barn in exchange for cash and property. The contract was signed by plaintiffs and identified the contractor as “S. A. I., by Louis Sadler.” Upon completion of the house and barn, the plaintiffs were dissatisfied with the…