Cathey v. . Construction Co.

The allegations in the complaint, in part, are as follows:

"3. That on and prior to December 28, 1939, the defendant was engaged as general contractor in the erection of a residence known as the Evans residence at Laurinburg, North Carolina.

"4. That under the contract between the owner of said residence and said Southeastern Construction Company, the Southeastern Construction Company was obligated to cover said residence with a slate roof of a particular kind, as set out in the contract between said parties.

"5. That the defendant sublet the contract for furnishing and installing the slate roof…