Sanders v. J.W. Snyder Construction Co.

SAM A. BEATTY, Retired Justice.

The trial court entered a judgment on a jury verdict finding that A.E. Sanders, individually and doing business as Sanders Construction Company (“Sanders”), and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Insurance Company (“USF & G”) were liable to J.W. Snyder Construction Company, Inc. (“Snyder”) for breach of contract. Sanders and USF & G appealed from the denial of their post-judgment motion. We affirm conditionally.

Sanders was the general contractor on a construction job in Gadsden. In December 1990, Sanders subcontracted with Snyder for the earthwork on the job…