Huzzy v. Culbert Construction Co.

Defendant Culbert Construction Co., Inc., contracted to build a house for plaintiff, John P. Huzzy. Without prior notice or demand Huzzy unilaterally terminated the contract, employed another contractor to complete construction, and instituted this action for damages. Huzzy procured writs of garnishment and impounded Culbert’s bank accounts.

Huzzy’s complaint alleges that Culbert breached the contract and “is guilty of having abandoned [its] obligations under the contract, including abandoning further work or building at the site.” He contends that Culbert breached the contract by its shoddy…