S. D. Shaw & Sons, Inc. v. Joseph Rugo, Inc.

This is a suit for a declaratory decree under Gr. L. c. 231A. The plaintiff, S. D. Shaw & Sons, Inc. (hereinafter called Shaw), under a written subcontract with the defendant, Joseph Rugo, Inc. (hereinafter called Rugo), was to perform certain work prescribed by the specifications of a general contract entered into between Rugo and the Massachusetts Port Authority. Shaw seeks a determination of the rights and duties of the parties regarding compliance with certain provisions of the specifications.

The case was referred to a master who filed a report in which he made findings of fact “ [ujpon…