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WALPOLE WOODWORKERS, INC. v. SID MANNING (AC 31447)
DiPentima, C. J., and Alvord and Dupont, Js. Argued September 22, 2010--officially released January 18, 2011

(Appeal from Superior Court, judicial district of Hartford, Elgo, J.) David L. Gussak, for the appellant (defendant). Brent M. Stratton, for the appellee (plaintiff).

Opinion

DUPONT, J. The defendant, Sid Manning, appeals from the judgment of the trial court in favor of the plaintiff, Walpole Woodworkers, Inc., in this action for the balance due on a contract to install a fence at the defendant's residence. On appeal, the defendant claims that the trial court improperly concluded that (1) the defendant's conduct amounted to bad faith, (2) the plaintiff was entitled to full recovery under the parties' contract, including interest, attorney's fees and costs, and (3) the defendant's attempt to rescind the contract and his demand for recoupment of sums paid to the plaintiff were unavailing.1 The primary issue to be resolved is whether the plaintiff is entitled to recover, pursuant to the contract, interest, attorney's fees and costs, despite the court's finding that the plaintiff violated some provisions of the Home Improvement Act (act), General Statutes (Rev. to 2003)

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