Valerio v. Andrew Youngquist Construction

Opinion

CORRIGAN, J.

Appellant challenges a judgment based on a finding that there was no contract between the parties and allowing quantum meruit recovery. Appellant claims the court erred in ignoring respondent’s judicial admissions that a contract existed. We reverse.

Factual and Procedural Background

Appellant, a general contractor, did business as Birtcher Construction Services (Birtcher). Birtcher solicited bids from subcontractors to build the Brenden Theater complex in Vacaville. Respondent Bart Valerio was awarded the painting subcontract, knowing that he would be required to submit a…