Holt v. Community Development & Construction Corp.

CLAYTON, Justice.

Plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract under which plaintiff was hired as subcontractor to install a foundation for the Sales and Information Center located at The Woodlands, Texas. Plaintiff brought this action against defendant, the *396general contractor, to recover the balance due for “retainage” under the written contract and for extra work performed on behalf of defendant. Defendant answered by claiming off-sets against the plaintiff in an amount in excess of plaintiff’s claim. The trial was to the court, and a take nothing judgment was entered against…