Lemoine Co. of Alabama v. HLH Constructors, Inc.

WOODALL, Justice.

The Lemoine Company of Alabama, L.L.C. (“Lemoine”), subcontracted with HLH Constructors, Inc. (“HLH”), for HLH to perform plumbing work on a construction project. HLH subsequently sued Lemoine, alleging, among other things, that Lemoine had not paid HLH the balance due under the subcontract. The trial court entered a judgment in HLH’s favor, awarding damages, interest, and attorney fees. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

Vista Bella, Inc., and Lemoine entered into a contract, by which Lemoine agreed to act as general contractor on a condominium-construction…