R. J. Berke & Co. v. J. P. Griffin, Inc.

These consolidated appeals involve contract disputes between J. P. Griffin, Inc., the general contractor and the R. J. Berke Co., a subcontractor. They arose out of the construction of a sewage treatment plant and related facilities for the town of Newmarket, New Hampshire.

The town of Newmarket and Green Engineering Affiliates, Inc., were joined as parties defendant in the cross-action of Griffin v. Berke, but those actions have been disposed of and form no part of the appeals. The two insurance companies provided bonds for the remaining principal parties.

The history of the dispute, as…