Diamond Regal Development, Inc. v. Matinnaz Construction, Inc.

Diamond Regal Development, Inc. (“Diamond Regal”) appeals from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of Matin-naz Construction, Inc. (“Matinnaz”) in a contract dispute regarding the construction of a condominium complex, Eagle Trace. Diamond Regal asserts that the trial court erred in holding that a general contractor who had been an unsuccessful bidder on the contract could not testify, as an expert, to the cost of constructing Eagle Trace because of his relationship to the litigation. We agree. Therefore, we reverse and remand for a new trial. We affirm the remaining issues on appeal…