A construction contractor sought payment for services and materials allegedly supplied to repair and preserve a partially completed luxury residence after the owners ran out of funds and construction stopped.
The court found that the parties had an agreement that the contractor would facilitate financing and carry out minimal repairs necessary to present the property to potential lenders.
The court accepted that certain cleanup, drywall repair, plumbing, and landscaping work had been performed with the owners’ knowledge or acquiescence.
However, recovery was limited to amounts the contractor proved it had actually paid or remained legally liable to pay.
The contractor was awarded reimbursement for proven expenditures totalling $51,000 plus interest.
