Trinity Road & Bridge Co. v. Watson

RENFRO, Justice.

J. C. Watson, doing business as J. C. Watson Construction Company, brought suit against Trinity Road & Bridge Co. for breach of contract. Defendant was the prime contractor to build a portion of a highway and plaintiff Watson had a subcontract under the defendant to prepare the right of way and move dirt. Plaintiff" sought damages for labor performed under the contract, lost profits and attorney’s fees.

Defendant, by cross-action, sought damages against plaintiff, alleging that the plaintiff breached the contract. Defendant also sought recovery for an alleged overpayment made…