Kent v. Hunt & Associates, Inc.

Carley, Judge.

Appellant-plaintiff hired appellee-defendant to construct a building to be used as appellant’s law office. After construction began, disagreements arose between the parties and the situation became strained. Subsequently, appellee was locked off the job by appellant and was thereby prevented from further work on the project. Appellant sued, alleging breach of contract, negligent construction, malicious abuse of process, fraud and conversion of personal property. Appellee answered the complaint and, in addition, filed a counterclaim, which, as amended, sought only damages for…