Patterson v. A.L. Poss & Sons, Inc.

OPINION

TIJERINA, Justice.

This cause of action was initiated by a subcontractor who sought to recover damages for breach of contract and on quantum meruit. The jury answered the seven special issues favorably to appellant, and awarded damages for both breach of contract and quantum meruit. Subsequently, the trial court, on motion by appellees, rendered judgment non obstante veredicto.

The record evidence established that Allen Construction, Inc. contracted with the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation as general contractor on a highway construction project in Pecos County.…