Norcross v. Wyman
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Appeal from a judgment ordered in the Superior Court by Hardy, J. upon the report of an arbitrator to whom the parties had submitted their differences by an agreement of submission under R. L. c. 194, dated April 15, 1902.
1Opinion of the CourtBraley, J.
Under the contract, which included the specifications and plans, the plaintiff was required to provide a suitable foundation for the building to be erected, but the nature of the soil to be excavated was such that more work ultimately was required for this purpose than he originally anticipated.
It is his contention that this work is not covered by the contract, and that he is entitled to extra compensation for its performance.
By the specifications it was provided that “ The architects shall be the sole interpreters of their drawings and these specifications, and except as otherwise provided…
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