Continental Masonry Co. v. Verdel Construction Co.

The appellant in this action in assumpsit seeks a determination by this Court that a general contractor ordinarily has, unless a contrary intent is manifest in its subcontract agreements, an implied obligation to take all reasonable steps necessary to insure that each subcontractor is not delayed in its performance by actions of omission or commission on the part of other subcontractors. We do not decide this question, however, since we conclude that even if such a claim may be maintained in this State, 1 the appellant’s declaration fails to allege facts necessary to constitute it.

Plaintiff-ap…