Legal Opinion
Trane Co. v. Randolph Plumbing & Heating
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided July 22, 1986No. 6907-9-III; 7205-3-IIIPublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
The Trane Co. appeals the dismissal of its claims against Randolph Plumbing & Heating, Inc., for unjust enrichment and conversion. We reverse solely on the issue of unjust enrichment.
Randolph, a general contractor, hired Griggs Heating and Electric Contractors, Inc., as a subcontractor for a project on the Hanford Reservation, and Transamerica Insurance Co. issued a payment and performance bond running from Griggs to Randolph. Six fans/blowers required for the work were ordered by Griggs from Trane for the agreed price of $13,448. Acting as Griggs' agent, Randolph's foreman accepted the fans…
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