Haws & Garrett General Contractors, Inc. v. Gorbett Bros. Welding Co.

OPINION

MASSEY, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff, Haws & Garrett General Contractors, Inc., brought suit for damages claimed to have been sustained by negligent tort against defendant, Gorbett Brothers Welding Company, Inc. Said defendant, Gorbett Brothers, answered by general denial coupled with pleading “in avoidance” on the contention that by express contract the plaintiff had agreed to hold Gorbett Bros, “harmless” and free of any liability for the damages plaintiff allegedly sustained. To such the plaintiff made its denial, coupled with the claim that even if such contract had been made its…