Vinnell Corp. v. State Ex Rel. Bob Skousen Contr., Inc.

LOCKWOOD, Justice:

We accepted this petition for review to resolve the question of whether general contractor, Vinnell Corporation, had wrongfully terminated a contract executed with subcontractor, Bob Skousen Contractor, Inc.

In early 1966 Vinnell was awarded a contract by the Arizona State Highway Department for construction of a portion of the Duncan-Alpine Highway north of Clifton. Because of the difficulty of constructing the project, Vinnell was given more than a year to complete the job. The project was required by contract to be finished by March 31, 1967.

On February 28, 1966 Vinnell…