Irby Steel v. W. R. Fairchild Construction Co.

BLANCHE, Judge.

Plaintiff, Teledyne, Inc., successor to Irby Steel Company, filed suit against defendants, W. R. Fairchild Construction Company, Limited, and J. W. Snowden Construction Company, a joint venture (hereinafter referred to as “Joint Venture”) and Western Casualty and Surety Company, for sums allegedly owed Irby Steel Company on a subcontract in connection with the construction of the East Pearl River Bridge and approaches. In due course defendants answered and the Joint Venture reconvened against plaintiff, claiming entitlement to damages in excess of the amount which Joint Venture…