Beardmore Heavy Hauling & Crane Service v. Morin

S. G. Morin & Son, a copartnership, was awarded the contract to build Selkirk High School for consolidated school district No. 70. As general contractor, Morin & Son gave Beardmore Heavy Hauling & Crane Service the subcontract to erect the structural steel, joists and bridging, according to the plans and specifications, an undertaking which included unloading the structural steel from trucks at the site. From substantial evidence, the trial court found that the parties contemplated that Beardmore could begin erecting the structural steel November 15, 1963, but was delayed in performing its…