Ridley Investment Co. v. Croll

Terry, Chief Justice.

On March 12, 1959, plaintiff, Ridley Investment Company, entered into a written contract which obligated de*210fendant to construct four post office buildings, including one at Milton, Delaware, which is the subject of the present controversy. The plans and specifications for the construction were prepared by plaintiff. When defendant began excavation, soft soil was discovered, and defendant immediately informed plaintiff of this condition. At plaintiff’s request, defendant engaged the services of an experienced workman in the field of foundation support, who recommended that…