Chuppe v. GULF IRON WORKS, INC.

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

Eisenhauer was the general contractor for construction of a school building and Gulf Iron Works was a subcontractor. Gulf Iron Works’ contract required it to build the porches, including their supports. The edge of the canopy covering the north porch extended past a beam. It was to be covered by a roofing material and facing was to be placed along the edge by Eisen-hauer. It was necessary for carpenters to go on the porches to perform such work. Supports, or braces, for canopies were installed by Gulf Iron Works at regular intervals on both the south and north porches,…