Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc.

This case involves the application of Code of Ala., Tit. 46, § 65, which regulates those engaged in the business of general contracting, specifically the construction of structures costing $20,000 or more.

Plaintiff, Cochran, and defendant, Ozark Country Club, entered into a contract whereby Cochran was to build a swimming pool for Ozark and to be paid $36,939.72 plus 15% of that sum. Cochran realized he was in derogation of § 65 and agreed with Ozark to divide the original contract into two separate contracts of less than $20,000 each. The pool was built, he was paid over $35,000, and now…