Berg & Associates, Inc. v. Nelsen Steel & Wire Co.

On or about October 20, 1979, defendant, Nelsen Steel & Wire Company (Nelsen), and plaintiff, Berg & Associates, Inc. (Berg), entered into an oral contract. On May 3, 1990, following a bench trial, the trial court entered a judgment against Nelsen in the amount of $150,000. Nelsen appeals the final order entering judgment.

The facts are as follows.

In October 1979, Nelsen and Berg entered into a verbal agreement whereby Berg was to serve as a construction manager for Nelsen in connection with the construction of a restaurant and small assembly facility known as “Scandals.” The restaurant and…