Cox Construction Co. v. State Road Commission

HALL, Justice:

Defendant appeals from a summary judgment awarding pre-judgment interest.

Prior to January 29, 1971, the parties had entered into a number of contracts for the construction of highways in various parts of the State of Utah. The record before us is far from complete, but apparently most of the work had been paid for. However, plaintiff filed suit to collect additional money claimed to be owing due to defendant’s failure to correctly measure and pay for work done under the contract specifications section “Acceptance and Final Payment.” On the aforementioned date, the parties…