Tennessee Court of Appeals affirms award of approximately $200,000 in compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees to engineering firm in contract interpretation dispute. In Gresham, Smith & Partners v. Middleburg Real Estate Partners, LLC, 2023 Tenn. App. LEXIS 395 (Tenn. Ct. App. Sep. 25, 2023), a defendant developer (the “Developer”) appealed the trial court’s ruling that they breached their contract with … Read More
Developer Ordered to Cede Control to Homeowners’ Association
Appeals Court Sides with Homeowners in Pool Construction Lawsuit A recent decision sheds light on the ability of a subsequent purchaser of a subdivision (who we refer to as the “Developer” for simplicity’s sake) to usurp control of a development. Along with family members, the Developer sought to retain full control over architectural decisions of homeowners within the community without … Read More