Carlisle v. T & R Excavating, Inc.
Ohio Court of Appeals
704 N.E.2d 39 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
Janis Carlisle (plaintiff), married to Thomas Carlisle, owner of T&R Excavating (T&R) (defendant), received a proposal from T&R to perform all excavation and site work for her planned preschool facility at no charge, with Mrs. Carlisle paying only for materials; she accepted, but the couple separated before the work was completed, forcing her to hire another contractor and delaying the facility's opening. She sued T&R for breach of contract, won judgment for $35,790.75 at trial, and T&R appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a valid contract must be supported by consideration, meaning a benefit to the promisor or a detriment to the promisee sought by the promisor in exchange for the promise.
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