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A homeowner sued a construction company for breach of contract and negligence following significant water damage during a roof replacement. The trial court awarded damages to the homeowner and denied the construction company's counterclaim. On appeal, the construction company challenged the damage calculation and the denial of its counterclaim. The appellate court affirmed the denial of the counterclaim and reversed the damage award, finding the trial court improperly used judicial notice to determine diminution in value. The case was remanded for the trial court to redetermine damages based on the reasonable cost of repair.
Patrick Durkin v. MTown Construction, LLC 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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A homeowner sued a construction company for breach of contract and negligence following significant water damage during a roof replacement. The trial court awarded damages to the homeowner and denied the construction company's counterclaim. On appeal, the construction company challenged the damage calculation and the denial of its counterclaim. The appellate court affirmed the denial of the counterclaim and reversed the damage award, finding the trial court improperly used judicial notice to determine diminution in value. The case was remanded for the trial court to redetermine damages based on the reasonable cost of repair.
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