Hutchison Bros. Excavating v. Dworman

KELLY, Associate Judge:

Dworman Building Corporation (Dwor-man), an owner of property in the District of Columbia,1 and L. J. Robinson, Inc. (Robinson), a general contractor, entered into an agreement for the construction of a mall and office building. Subsequently, appellant Hutchison Brothers Excavating Company, Inc. (Hutchison), entered into a subcontract with Robinson to perform the excavation work necessary for the building project.

On May 27, 1971, having completed all work under its excavation contract, Hutch-ison submitted a bill for $29,670 to Robinson. When payment of the bill was not…