Decatur Construction, Inc. v. Central Illinois Public Service Co.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE CRAVEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, Decatur Construction, Inc., brought suit against defendant, Central Illinois Pubhc Service Company, to recover the cost of labor and materials for grading and fill work. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment was granted. The plaintiff appeals. The only issue on appeal is whether the trial court properly granted defendant’s motion.

This cause arose out of a contract entered into by the litigants for the construction of a metal storeroom, garage, and grading of the adjacent areas. The contract was designated by defendant…