Legal Opinion · Dissent

Centre Concrete Co. v. AGI, INC.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 31, 1989No. 55 W.D. Appeal Docket 1988Published

1DissentFlaherty, Justice

I respectfully dissent.

This case concerns the statute of limitations. It raises the question whether the limitations period is implicitly extended by a statute which bars suits on certain contracts during the first ninety days after payment is due under the *33contract.1 The Commonwealth Court held that the limitation period is not extended, but that it runs from the date of breach. That decision is correct.

AGI, Inc., was awarded a road construction contract by the Department of Transportation. The Insurance Company of North America (INA) issued to AGI a payment bond, required by section 3(a)(2)…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Bond v. GallenSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
  2. C. M. Eichenlaub Co. v. Fidelity & Deposit Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
  3. Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Rexnord, Inc.Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
  4. Penns Creek Municipal Authority ex rel. Keasbey & Mattison Co. v. Maryland Cas. Co.District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1954

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