City of Montpelier v. Duranleau

The City of Montpelier (plaintiff) instituted this action against the Duranleau Construction Company (defendant) alleging breach of a 1977 construction contract by the latter. After trial by court, judgment was entered for the plaintiff to recover damages in the amount of $1882.60. Defendant filed a timely appeal; we affirm.

Under the terms of the contract, defendant agreed to construct the so-called Dog River Recreation Field owned by the plaintiff. Paragraph 14 of the contract, relied on by plaintiff in its complaint, provided in part: “All work shall be performed in accordance with the…