Lites v. Taylor

Sanders, Chief Judge:

James O. Lites sued Theodore Taylor for damages resulting from Taylor’s breach of a contract to make certain additions to Lites’ home. The Circuit Court Judge, sitting without a jury, granted Lites a verdict of $25,000 actual damages, and Taylor appeals. We affirm.

Lites testified that he and Taylor reached an oral agreement for Taylor to relocate Lites’ septic tank and build a den, fireplace, laundry room and cover to an existing porch. This work was to be performed for the sum of $8,500, a portion of which would be paid in advance. Lites also testified that it was agreed…