Standard American Dredging Co. v. City of Oakland
California Court of Appeal
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Alameda County, and from an order denying a new trial. Everett J. Brown, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtChipman, P. J.
This is an action to recover a balance alleged to be due on a written contract between plaintiff and defendant for certain dredging work done by plaintiff in a portion of Oakland harbor. The contract called for work specified as sections “A,” “B,” and “C.” The controversy arises out of the work done in the area designated in the contract as ‘Section A,’ the approach channel.” The facts as to the amount of the material dredged and the amount of money actually paid are not disputed.
The portion of the specifications of the contract called in question is as follows:
“AREAS.
“For convenience of…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Burns v. Sennett & MillerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
- Miller v. GrunskyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1903
- Hale Bros. v. MillikenCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1907
3Cited by2 opinions
- Gero v. RicheyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1918
- Standard American Dredging Co. v. City of OaklandCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1920