Albre Marble & Tile Co. v. John Bowen Co.
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
155 N.E.2d 437 (1959)
Relevant factsFree
Albre (plaintiff), a tile subcontractor, was required by its subcontract with Bowen (defendant) to prepare samples, shop drawings, and tests before installation began; Bowen's general contract on the public building project was later invalidated for bidding irregularities before Albre ever installed any actual tile or marble. Albre sued in quantum meruit for the reasonable value of the preparatory work it had performed.
IssueFree
Whether a subcontractor may recover for services rendered under a subcontract when the general contract is cancelled by a supervening event not chargeable to either party.