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The Andersons (homeowners) sued the Jones brothers (contractors) for breach of a home construction contract, alleging defective workmanship and abandonment. The trial court found in favor of the Andersons, awarding actual damages based on the house having no value and punitive damages under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for misrepresenting they were bonded. On appeal, the court found no error in the trial court's judgment regarding defective workmanship, abandonment of contract, subcontractor liability, or the award of damages. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment in all respects, upholding the compensatory damages of $95,485.47 and the $7,500 award under the TCPA.
Bowling v. Jones is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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The Andersons (homeowners) sued the Jones brothers (contractors) for breach of a home construction contract, alleging defective workmanship and abandonment. The trial court found in favor of the Andersons, awarding actual damages based on the house having no value and punitive damages under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for misrepresenting they were bonded. On appeal, the court found no error in the trial court's judgment regarding defective workmanship, abandonment of contract, subcontractor liability, or the award of damages. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment in all respects, upholding the compensatory damages of $95,485.47 and the $7,500 award under the TCPA.
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