H. W. Stanfield Construction Corp. v. Robert McMullan & Son, Inc.

Opinion

COUGHLIN, J.

Defendant, a painting subcontractor, appeals from a money judgment awarding damages to plaintiffs, general contractors, on account of defendant’s refusal to do painting work in compliance with a bid submitted to plaintiffs.

In preparation of a bid on the prime contract to do construction work for the United States Navy, plaintiffs advertised for bids from subcontractors on various phases of the work. On January 25, 1968, a few hours before the time for submission of bids on the prime contract, defendant, in a telephonic communication with plaintiffs, submitted a bid of…