John T. Jones Construction Co. v. Hoot General Construction Co.

BYE, Circuit Judge.

Hoot General Construction appeals the district court’s 1 verdict against it and in favor of John T. Jones Construction in an action brought on a contract between the two companies. Jones, in turn, appeals the district court’s refusal to award certain liquidated damages and the district court’s decision not to award attorneys fees related to claims against third parties. We affirm.

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