The decision of this case is controlled by our opinion in the companion case of Reed Construction Co. v. Virginia Metal Products Corporation, 5 Cir., 213 F.2d 337. For the reasons stated in said opinion,- the judgment appealed from is reversed, the verdict of the jury reinstated, and the cause remanded to the district court with directions to enter judgment for appellant on the verdict for $17,719, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum thereon from October 8, 1951, and for further proceedings not inconsistent with said opinion.

Reversed.