The plaintiff hired the defendants to convert a carport into an enclosed garage for $62,000.
The defendants falsely represented that no building permit was required and that the work would comply with applicable codes.
The structure was built without a permit and was structurally deficient.
Upon inspection by a professional engineer, the structure was found to be unfit for purpose and was demolished.
The defendants failed to appear at trial after initially retaining counsel and preparing responding material.
The court struck the defence and proceeded with an uncontested trial.
Judgment was rendered in favour of the plaintiff for the full contract price, demolition costs, engineering fees, and damages for inconvenience and interference with use of property.
