Lawson & Nelson Sash & Door Co. v. Kraus-Anderson of St. Paul Co.

Rogosheske, Justice.

Plaintiff, as a subcontractor, brought suit against defendant, the general contractor, to recover the contract price for its manufacture of a part of the steeple of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Browerville. The steeple had been blown off by a windstorm in August 1962. Defendant was awarded the general contract to reconstruct the steeple pursuant to plans and specifications prepared by an architect. The work was to be completed in 120 days from July 3, 1963. On July 17, defendant entered into a subcontract with plaintiff to furnish labor and materials for an octagonal,…