Griffin v. Sweet

McGEE, Judge.

In the summer of 1989, defendants James H. Sweet, Jr. and wife Debra H. Sweet contracted with plaintiff Ed T. Griffin, d/b/a Ed T. Griffin Builders to construct a home in Halifax County, North Carolina. Defendants subsequently obtained a construction loan through Centura Bank f/k/a Peoples Bank, and as required by the lender, Griffin and his wife signed a personal guaranty for the construction loan. Plaintiff began work on the residence in early 1990.

During the summer, a dispute arose between the parties concerning the construction. Defendants notified Centura Bank that plaintiff…