Urban Redevelopment Authority v. Noralco Corp.

HOFFMAN, Judge:

Appellant contends that the lower court erred in concluding that the parties’ contract required appellant to indemnify appellee for a loss resulting from appellee’s negligence. We disagree and, accordingly, affirm the entry of judgment n. o. v. in favor of appellee.

Appellee, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA), owns a tract of land in the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh. Appellant, Noralco Corporation (Noralco), is engaged in demolition work. In 1965, the URA and Noralco entered into a contract whereby Noralco agreed to perform demolition and site clearance…