Premier Cabinets Inc. v. Bulat

This case arises out of a written agreement between Joseph Bulat and Premier Cabinets, Inc. “Premier” for the installation of specifically designed and custom built cabinets. Bulat filed suit against Premier and its principals, Bill Morris and Robert Amtmann, alleging Premier poorly manufactured and installed the cabinets and filed a wrongful lien against his property. He specifically alleged claims for breach of contract, negligent construction and installation, slander of title, violation of the Fair Business Practices Act, violation of public duty, rescission for nonperformance, and attorney fees. Bulat later amended his complaint to add claims for fraud and punitive damages. Premier counterclaimed for breach of contract, recovery of commercial account, foreclosure of materialman’s lien, and litigation expenses pursuant to OCGA § 13-6-11. Following a jury trial, the trial court granted a motion for directed verdict in favor of Premier, Morris, and Amtmann on the slander of title claim. Bulat appeals from this ruling in Case No. A03A1015. Bulat voluntarily dismissed the violation of public duty and violation of the Fair Business Practice Act claims. The jury found in favor of Premier in the amount of $6,064.44. The jury also found in favor of Bulat in the amount of $3,225.00 for negligent construction, bond fees in the amount of $256.28, and attorney fees in the amount of $17,465.69. Premier appeals this verdict in Case No. A03A1014.

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