Baker v. Weaver

Goolsby, Judge:

The respondent W. A. Baker, Jr., a joiner, brought this action against the appellant Legrand Weaver, a boat owner, to collect payment for repairs done to Weaver’s boat. In a coun*481terclaim, Weaver sought damages because the repairs were not performed in a workmanlike manner and because the repairs were delayed. The jury found in favor of Baker, and Weaver appeals. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The sole issue presented by this appeal involves Weaver’s request for an additional jury instruction sought by him in connection with his counterclaim.

In his answer and…