Sharp County v. Northeast Arkansas Planning & Consulting Co.

Frank Holt, Justice.

The appellee filed a claim in Sharp County Court against the appellant for $7,000 based upon an alleged agreement between the two parties whereby appellee was to provide consulting services for the appellant in preparing a preapplication and application for federal assistance under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The county court found that the claim was not valid and denied payment. The appellee appealed to the circuit court where a jury awarded it a judgment for $4,530 plus interest.

Appellant first contends the trial court erred in permitting appellee…