Background: The case involved two related legal actions centered around an oral contract dispute between David Melanson and his son, Stephen Anthony Melanson. David was supposed to finance the construction of a building on Stephen's property for a daycare business, but ceased funding before completion.

Legal Issue/s: The disputes led to Stephen and his wife, Lisa Marie Melanson, filing a counterclaim against David for breach of contract and theft of personal property.

Held: The court found that David Melanson failed to fulfill his financial obligations under the oral contract, which led to significant financial hardship for Stephen and Lisa. The court awarded judgment in the SDA Action in favor of Stephen, with a total sum of $105,997.43 for the unmet portion of the contract. In addition to the contract dispute, the court addressed claims of theft by David Melanson, who wrongfully removed tools and equipment from the property. The court awarded Stephen and Lisa $20,518 for the theft of tools and $33,272.60 for other costs associated with the wrongful removal of leased equipment and the resultant financial liabilities.

Total Awards: The total amount awarded to Stephen and Lisa Melanson in their favor was $159,788.03, exclusive of interest calculated from May 15, 2015, to the date of the order. David Melanson was also ordered to pay costs on a Scale B basis in both actions, reflecting the court's acknowledgment of his obstructive behavior throughout the litigation.