Goodwin Railroad v. State

The plaintiff, Goodwin Railroad, Inc. (Goodwin), appeals a decision of the Trial Court (Nadeau, J.) awarding it $20,386 for non-reimbursed expenses under its agreements with the State of New Hampshire to operate and to rehabilitate the Concord to Lincoln rail line. The State cross-appeals. For the reasons that follow, we affirm in part, modify in part, and remand.

This dispute centers around the operation and rehabilitation of the Concord to Lincoln rail line during the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. The issues concern separate and distinct contracts, one to operate, and one or more to…