R & D Contracting, L.L.C. v. Jenkins Construction, Inc. (In re R & D Contracting, L.L.C.)

AMENDED TRIAL OPINION

THOMAS J. TUCKER, Bankruptcy Judge.

In this adversary proceeding, Plaintiff R & D Contracting, L.L.C. (“R & D”) seeks to recover from Defendant Jenkins Construction, Inc. (“Jenkins”) a total of $157,408.87 for work, materials, and the rental of certain equipment by R & D relating to two construction projects. R & D is the debtor in the related chapter 11 bankruptcy case (No. 02-43540). It brings this adversary proceeding under authority granted to it by the confirmed plan of liquidation in the Chapter 11 case.1 The Court conducted a five and one-half day bench trial. This…