Thomas Lonergan v. San Antonio Trust Company

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court held that Thomas Lonergan & Co. was liable for the collapse of the building despite the alleged defects in the architect's specifications, rejecting any implied guaranty by the owner. The Court also held that the American Surety Company was discharged from liability because material alterations to the contract were made without its consent, and it remanded the surety issue for trial. The intervenor's mechanic's lien claim was denied.