Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc. v. Markel Ins. Co.

Goodwyn, Mills Cawood, Inc. ("GM C"), an engineering firm, appeals from the trial court's order granting Markel Insurance Company's motion to enforce a settlement agreement and denying GM C's petition to reform the same agreement. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

I

In October 1997, the Town of Vance solicited bids for a sewer-improvement project. The plans for the project were prepared by GM C. Bids were taken to determine the general contractor for the project, and Mountain Movers, LLC, was the low bidder. Vance awarded it the general contract. The contract required Mountain…