Wimpey v. Otts

Beasley, Judge.

Appellants-plaintiffs, Larry Wimpey and his wife, brought this suit against appellees-defendants, Ron and Yvonne Otts, seeking vari ous damages for injuries sustained by Wimpey while doing work on the Ottses’ property. The Wimpeys appeal the trial court’s grant of the Ottses’ motion for directed verdict.

Terry Price, who is a home builder and remodeler, agreed to install siding and do trim and cornice painting on the Ottses’ residence. Yvonne Otts is Price’s sister. She chose the color of the vinyl and paint and purchased some of the materials, while Price purchased others. The…