Edlux Construction Corp. v. State

On December 28, 1932, claimant entered into a contract with the State for the performance of construction work and the furnishing of materials at Sing Sing Prison, and was to be paid therefor the sum of $17,085, the work to be completed on March 1, 1933. The claimant abandoned the work on May 4, 1933, contending the State had breached the contract, and on January 28, 1935, filed its claim for damages in the sum of $10,581.91, for work and materials. No other claim nor notice of claim was filed. No claim on account of delay was asserted. After trial the court gave judgment for the full amount…