Hope Electric, Inc. v. Gemini Construction Co.

Banke, Judge.

This is an action for damages for breach of contract brought by the appellee, Gemini Construction Company, against the appellant, Hope Electric, Inc. The contract called for Gemini to perform certain construction and excavation work in connection with the installation of a new aircraft landing system at Lovell Field in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hope essentially performed the function of prime contractor. After a portion of the work had been completed, Hope became dissatisfied with Gemini’s performance, discharged it from the job, and refused to complete payment of the contract…