Sunridge Development Corp. v. RB & G Engineering, Inc.

NEHRING, Justice:

INTRODUCTION

¶ 1 In this case we address the legal relationships created by an assignment. In particular, we examine the scope of an assignee’s right to recover damages from a third party that breached a contract made with, or duty owed to, the assignor. Respondent RB & G, an engineering firm, persuaded a majority of the court of appeals that while it may have breached a contract or duty before the key assignment occurred, the assignee could not recover damages sustained after the date of the assignment. Petitioners Sunridge Development Corporation and Sunridge Enterprises,…