Berg-Zimmer & Associates, Inc. v. Central Manufacturing Corp.

Berg-Zimmer & Associates, Inc. (Berg-Zimmer) appeals from a judgment awarding it $2,540 on its complaint for breach of contract and awarding Central Manufacturing Corporation (Central) $28,463.10 on its counterclaim. We conclude that the trial court’s findings with respect to the $2,540 are not clearly erroneous and affirm. We also conclude that the trial court abused its discretion when it admitted documentary evidence that was hearsay. We reverse Central’s award and order its counterclaim remanded for further proceedings.

The facts are largely undisputed. The principal area of disagreement…