Latner v. Preusler & Associates, Inc.

The central issue in this construction contract dispute is whether the lower court erred in its interpretation of the jury verdict by entering judgment in favor of Ap-pellee, the contractor, even though the jury awarded no damages. We reverse.

Appellants contracted with Appellee to perform repairs to their house after it sustained hurricane damage. During the performance of the work, a dispute arose and Appellants terminated the contract before it was completed. Appellee recorded a construction lien and sued to foreclose it in a two-count complaint alleging breach of contract and lien…