American Continental Life Insurance v. Ranier Construction Co.

I cannot agree with the disposition of this case by the majority of this Court. In order that the case be placed in perspective, certain facts should be emphasized.

Eight years ago, Ranier Construction Company entered into a contract by which it agreed to construct an office building for American Continental for $517,286.30. Approximately three years later, Ranier brought this suit for damages for partial nonpayment of the cost of constructing the building. American Continental asserted that Ranier had not constructed the building in conformity with standards of good workmanship and that no…