This is an old, jerry-built house, but we love it.The lawyer's case was jerry-built, but the jury bought it anyway.
jerry built
Shoddily constructed. The origin of the term is unknown. That jerry built house could blow over in a strong wind!Yeah, you didn't fool Mom for a second with that jerry built story you concocted.
jerry-built
mod. carelessly and awkwardly built. The lawyer’s case was jerry-built, but the jury bought it anyway.