Legal Opinion
Haws & Garrett General Contractors, Inc. v. Gorbett Bros. Welding Co.
Texas Supreme Court
Decided May 10, 1972No. B-3003PublishedCited by 154 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STEAKLEY, Justice.
Haws & Garrett General Contractors, Inc., petitioner sued Gorbett Brothers Welding Company, Inc., respondent, for damages to a bridge tee allegedly incurred as a result of the negligence of Gorbett Brothers. The incident occurred during the operation of two cranes and hoisting equipment which Haws & Garrett had rented from Gorbett Brothers. Gorbett Brothers alleged in defense that Haws & Garrett had contracted to indemnify Gorbett Brothers for any liability arising out of the operation of the rented equipment. Gorbett Brothers also filed a cross-action against Haws & Garrett…
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