The plaintiffs, a builder and his wife, claimed a construction lien and damages for breach of contract and delay against the defendant homeowners, who counterclaimed for deficiencies and uncompleted work.
The court found the construction contract was a fixed-price agreement, not cost-plus, and that the plaintiffs failed to prove entitlement to extras due to lack of written authorization as required by the contract.
The court allowed some of the defendants' back-charges for deficiencies and uncompleted work against a holdback.
It also found both parties equally responsible for project delays, awarding the plaintiffs a portion of their claimed delay damages.
Ultimately, the plaintiffs were awarded a net amount significantly less than their initial claim.
