Centre Concrete Co. v. AGI, INC.

OPINION OF THE COURT

PAPADAKOS, Justice.

This case concerns a statute of limitations defense. It raises the question of whether the limitations period is extended by a statute that bars suit on certain contracts during the first ninety days after payment is due thereon. The Commonwealth Court held that the limitations period is not extended in these circumstances, but that it runs from the date of breach. We think that this is unjust and contrary to the law in Pennsylvania and the law as applied across the country.

The germane facts in this case are as follows: Appellee, AGI, Inc. (“AGI”) was…