Legal Opinion
John Grier Construction Co. v. Jones Welding & Repair, Inc.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided September 22, 1989No. Record 880700PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Stephenson
In this appeal, we decide whether the trial court erred in rejecting a defense of accord and satisfaction.
John Grier Construction Company (John Grier), formerly Joseph S. Terrell, Inc., was the general contractor for the renovation of the Virginia War Memorial Carillon in Richmond, and Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company (Lumbermens) was the surety on John Grier’s bond. Jones Welding & Repair, Inc. (Jones Welding) was a subcontractor responsible for erecting structural steel on the project.
A dispute arose between Jones Welding and John Grier over the payment of two change orders to the…
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