Shaw v. Bridges-Gallagher, Inc.

Plaintiffs, Steve and Charles Shaw as partners in the Shaw Brothers Packing Company, and defendant, contractor Bridges-Gallagher, Inc., entered into a contract for the construction of a slaughter and meat processing plant. Defendant then hired a subcontractor, Mc-Devitt Roofing, to install the roof of the plant. Defendant completed construction of the plant in 1980, but the roof subsequently leaked. Plaintiffs filed suit against defendant to recover the cost to replace the roof. After a bench trial, the court awarded plaintiffs $18,250. On appeal, defendant argues that the amount of damages…