Legal Question in Construction Law in Ohio
home remodeling
My son performed home remodeling work for a relative. The verbal agreement is vague but my son expected value in return for his labor. The relative paid for construction materials, no payment was made for his labor. Does my son have any legal grounds to sue in small claims court.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: home remodeling
Dear Inquirer: The quickest way to lose a relative is: 1. Lend money, 2. Borrow money, 3. Do work for them, or 4. Sue them for money.
Without any agreement in writing, or even a clearly srtated and agreed to oral agreement as to the terms, you can't rely upon the paper upon which it wasn't written! You may, however, have the right under the doctrine of quantum meruit (for whatever value) based upon the reasonable value of your work and services to bring a claim. But, how do you intend to prove it? Without clear, convincing evidence, all you may recover is a "Thank You", if that. Consult an Attorney for a second opinion. Good luck!
Sincerely, J. Norman Stark, Cleveland, OH.
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