N. B. Harty General Contractors, Inc. v. West Plains Bridge & Grading Co.

PREWITT, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from an adverse judgment in this jury waived case. Plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract and plaintiff contends that defendant refused to pay it the full amount the contract required. The trial court’s interpretation of the contract was adverse to plaintiff and judgment was entered in favor of defendant.

The defendant submitted a successful bid and thereafter contracted with the Missouri Highway Department to build a bridge. This construction necessitated excavation of dirt and rock. Plaintiff and defendant entered into a written “Subcontract…