Legal Opinion
Sorrels Steel Company, Inc. v. Great Southwest Corporation, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, and the American Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided July 19, 1990No. 89-4314PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLARK, Chief Judge:
I. Introduction.
Great Southwest Corporation (GSW) and its sureties appeal from a district court order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, to alter or amend the judgment, for a new trial, or for remittitur in this breach of contract action. We affirm in part, vacate in part, and remand for further proceedings.
II. Facts.
A. Background.
The City of Tampa, Florida (the City) contracted with GSW to build the Tampa Performing Arts Center. On April 4, 1985, GSW subcontracted with Sorrels Steel Company, a Mississippi corporation, (Sorrels) to provide the…
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