Southern Electrical Services, Inc. v. City of Houston

OPINION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

JANE BLAND, Justice.

In this government contract dispute, Southern Electrical Services, as assignee of the Morganti Group, Inc., (SES) sued the City of Houston for breach of contract and violation of the Prompt Payment Act. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the City. SES appeals, contending that the trial court erred in granting the City’s summary judgment motion because: (1) a genuine issue of material fact exists as to whether the City is liable for breach of contract and interest owed under the Prompt Payment Act; (2) section 271.153 of the…