Hoth Grain Structures, Inc. v. John McCandless and Ballynacree Farms, LLC & Ballynacree Farms, LLC v. Hoth Grain Structures, Inc.


Case Name: Hoth Grain Structures, Inc. v. John McCandless and Ballynacree Farms, LLC & Ballynacree Farms, LLC v. Hoth Grain Structures, Inc.
Case Number:CVCV021986
Date of Trial:05/10/2024
Venue:
Butler County
Casetype/Claims:Contract/Commercial -

Judge:Rustin Davenport

Plaintiff's Counsel:Tori Beyer and Patrick DillonDefendant's Counsel:Adam Babinat

Verdict:For Plaintiff /Counterclaim Defendant


Plaintiff Hoth Grain Structures’ Damages Against Defendant McCandless: $0.00
Plaintiff Hoth Grain Structure’s Damages Against Defendant Ballynacree Farms: $51,700.00
Counterclaimant Ballynacree Farm’s Damages Against Counterclaim Defendant Hoth Grain Structures: $30,726.26

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
In this case, Plaintiff Hoth Grain Structures, Inc., claims Defendant John McCandless and/or Defendant Ballynacree Farms, LLC, breached their contract with Hoth Grain Structures, Inc., by failing to make payment on an invoice for labor and materials furnished for the relocation of grain bins. To the extent Hoth Grain Structures, Inc., did not complete the entire contract, Hoth Grain Structures, Inc., contends it was excused from completing the entire contract. Defendant John McCandless contends that he did not enter into a contract with Plaintiff Hoth Grain Structures, Inc. Additionally, John McCandless and Ballynacree Farms, LLC, are legally excused from their payment obligations and are entitled to damages because Hoth Grain Structures, Inc., failed to complete the project it was hired to do within a reasonable period of time.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Hoth Grains v. McCandless Verdict Form.PDFHoth Grains v. McCandless Verdict Form.PDF

Documents of interest:
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Hoth Grains v. McCandless Jury Instructions.PDFHoth Grains v. McCandless Jury Instructions.PDF

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