New York Carpet World v. Houston

Shaw, Judge:

Appellant, New York Carpet World, appeals from jury-verdicts amounting to a net award of $5,771.00 in favor of respondents, Carol W. and William M. Houston. We affirm.

The Houstons purchased some carpet and vinyl flooring from New York Carpet World. They made a $1500.00 down payment, leaving a balance of $4,729.19. The Houstons later refused to pay this balance claiming the carpet was defective and both the carpet and vinyl flooring were negligently installed by New York Carpet World.

New York Carpet World then brought this action for breach of contract. The Houstons answered and…