Legal Opinion

D. W. Ward Construction Co. v. Adams

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided May 17, 1988No. 8714SC880Published

1Opinion of the Court

BECTON, Judge.

Plaintiff D. W. Ward Construction Company, Inc. (Ward Construction) brought this breach of contract action against defendants Dolph 0. Adams and Jean S. Adams to recover damages in the amount of $43,046.32 under a construction contract. In the alternative, Ward Construction sought to recover damages in the same amount under a theory of implied contract. A jury found that Ward Construction had not substantially performed its obligations under the contract but, nevertheless, awarded Ward Construction $36,500 in damages. Defendants appeal. We remand for a new trial.

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2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Summey v. CauthenSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1973
  2. Ellis Jones, Inc. v. Western Waterproofing Co.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1984
  3. Swann v. BigelowSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1955
  4. Federal Realty Investment Trust v. Belk-Tyler of Elizabeth City, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1982
  5. Raleigh Paint & Wallpaper Co. v. James T. Rogers Builders, Inc.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 1985

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