MAYER ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. v. DeKalb County

Smith, Judge.

DeKalb County and CRJ Corporation, as general contractor, entered into an agreement for a public works project known as the DeKalb County Record Storage Facility. Pursuant to a subcontract between CRJ and Mayer Electric Supply Company, Mayer furnished materials which were incorporated into the public work. When CRJ failed to pay, Mayer sought redress against the surety on the public works bond posted by CRJ and approved by DeKalb County. The surety was insolvent, and Mayer brought this action directly against the county. The county moved for judgment on the pleadings, which was…