Coleman v. S. Patti Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hall, J.:

This is an appeal from a verdict and judgment in a common law third party liability action instituted under G. S. 1949, 44-504.

The Board of Public Utilities of the city of Kansas City; Kansas, was engaged in the erection of a new power station in the city.

Defendant and appellant, S. Patti Construction Company, was under direct contract with the Board of Public Utilities to erect the superstructure, including the steel framework of the building.

The Boese-Hilburn Electric Company was under direct contract with the Board of Public Utilities to…