Roylex, Inc. v. Avco Community Developers, Inc.

COULSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from a breach of contract suit by a subcontractor against a general contractor. The trial court found for the subcontractor and awarded him damages, but refused to award attorney’s fees. Both parties appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and reverse and render in part.

Roylex, Inc. (Roylex) was a subcontractor on a townhouse subdivision project, Villa Verde Townhouses, of which Avco Community Developers, Inc. (Avco) was both owner and general contractor. Roylex was employed to build streets, patios, and foundations at the project.

The agreement between…