Adams v. Cato

Beasley, Judge.

General contractor Adams contracted with the City of Greenville to complete a sewer improvement project, for which Integon Indemnity Corporation posted payment bond. Cato was the primary subcontractor and filed suit for approximately $39,000 which he claimed he was still due after payment of approximately $57,000.

Plaintiff Cato contended that he and Adams orally agreed that Cato would provide the equipment and labor and would supervise the grading of the land. For these services, Cato asserted, he was to be compensated and upon completion of the project, he was to share in the…