Nelson v. Hazel

91 Idaho 850, 433 P.2d 120 (1967)

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Nelson v. Hazel

Idaho Supreme Court
91 Idaho 850, 433 P.2d 120 (1967)

  • Written by Tammy Boggs, JD

Facts

Homeowners John and Margaret Hazel (defendants) entered into a construction contract with contractor Elton Nelson (plaintiff) for a remodeling job. Nelson did not substantially complete the job but expended labor and materials worth about $5,100. The Hazels paid almost $2,000 on the contract and refused to pay more due to defects in the construction work. Nelson sued the Hazels for damages. According to experts, it would cost the Hazels between $2,000 and $2,300 to repair or correct defects in the roof, floors, and wall, and the Hazels had paid $194.50 to repair their chimney. The court found that Nelson could recover his labor and materials of about $5,100, less the amount the Hazels had already paid on the contract. The court further found that the Hazels were entitled to recover $2,494.50 as the cost to repair the defects, plus interest and court costs, which was set off against Nelson’s recovery. The Hazels appealed, arguing that Nelson was not entitled to any recovery on the contract due to his failure to substantially perform.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Smith, J.)

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