Berkel & Co. Contractors v. Christman Co.

Berkel & Company Contractors appeals as of right from a judgment in the Washtenaw Circuit Court that held that Berkel, a subcontractor, was not entitled to payment for construction work until the general contractor was paid for that work by the owner. We affirm.

In October 1989, Christman Company entered into a contract with Anthony S. Brown Development Company, Inc., (asb) and Anthony S. Brown (Brown) to act as the construction manager on a certain project. Eventually, Christman sued asb and Brown, seeking payment for work performed. At the time that construction began, asb and Brown assured…