Brandt v. Mayer

This is an action by Norval Brandt, a contractor, to recover a balance due on an oral contract to construct a residence for defendants, Lyle and Manette Mayer. The issue tried was whether the oral agreement was made on a cost-plus basis. The trial court determined plaintiff failed to prove a cost-plus agreement. The trial court further found plaintiff also failed to prove the reasonable value of overhead and profit. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff in the amount of $4,432.92. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

After trial, the court determined plaintiff and defendants entered into an agreement…