Tremont Const. Co., Inc. v. Dunlap

Bell, Judge:

This case arises from a construction contract. Judith and A.J. Dunlap hired Tremont Construction Company, Inc., to build a house for $771,000. After finishing the project, Tremont filed suit claiming the Dunlaps failed to pay some construction costs. It alleged causes of action for breach of contract, foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien, and quantum meruit. In their answer, the Dunlaps raised, among other things, accord and satisfaction as an affirmative defense. They also counterclaimed for defamation of title and breach of warranty. The court granted the Dunlap’s motion for partial…