Backus Associates, Inc. v. State, Dept. of Natural Resources

The Backus Associates, Inc., entered into a contract with the state of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, to do work, supply materials and furnishings for the interior of Salt Fork State Park Lodge, and auxiliary units, located in Guernsey County, Ohio.

A copy of the contract “Contract III — Lodge & UNits —Interior FurNishiNgs,” wás' attached to the complaint and' indicates that the contract was executed August 22, 1969. Article 6 of the contract provides that the work contemplated, by the contract was to be completed within seventeen months after written notice to proceed with the work.…