Lenz v. Walsh ex rel. James L. Walsh Revocable Trust

GOOLSBY, J.:

James L. Walsh and Marsha L. Walsh appeal from the master’s ruling denying them recovery on their counterclaims against William A. Lenz, an unlicensed residential builder who was hired to construct their home. The Walshes contend the master erred in finding they could not recover on their counterclaims because they failed to prove damages in excess *605of the amount of the final unpaid draw due Lenz under the contract. They argue the master’s finding effectively violates the South Carolina statute that prohibits an unlicensed residential builder from enforcing a construction contract.…