Gellatly Construction Co. v. City of Bridgeport

The plaintiff, as the successful bidder, was awarded the general contract for the construction and site improvement of the Bridgeport Longfellow elementary school by the city, acting through the board of education. The plaintiff completed its obligations under the contract, the work has been accepted by the city, and the plaintiff has received payment in accordance with the terms of the contract. The plaintiff claims, however, that it is entitled to an additional payment of $28,527.65 to reimburse it for extra expense incurred in removing excess fill from the site. In the present action to…