Daniel Construction Co. v. Holden

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant Daniel Construction Company seeks a reversal of a judgment for damages in the amount of $38,500 in favor of appellee Johnnie Holden, based on accidental injuries suffered by Holden on the job site during construction of the Forest Heights Apartments. Appellant was the general contractor for the construction. Holden was regularly employed as a plasterer’s helper by John Purnell, a plastering contractor, who, in a joint venture with Carr Plastering Company, had subcontracted the plastering work in the apartment complex. Appellant contends that the trial court…