C & W Enterprises, Inc. v. City of Sioux Falls

GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] The City of Sioux Falls (City) and Sweetman Construction Company (Sweet-man) entered into a general contract for the construction of an overpass and ramp at the intersection of 1229 and Louise Avenue in Sioux Falls. Sweetman subcontracted the sewer and watermain work to C & W Enterprises, Inc. (C & W), with the approval of City. Problems with the project specifications resulted in necessary repairs, the cost of which was born by C & W. C & W sued City for breach of contract and damages. At trial, the jury found for C & W in the amount of $270,000. City moved…