H v. Collins Co. v. Williams

OPINION

Justice GOLDBERG, for the Court.

In the words of William Shakespeare, “Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” 1 Unfortunately, the plaintiff in this case did not heed that admonition. After a construction bid was submitted two minutes late, it was opened, announced, and recorded — and then subsequently rejected the next day because it was untimely-

This case came before the Supreme Court on March 3, 2010, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not summarily be decided. After hearing the arguments of…