Legal Opinion

Sentry Engineering & Construction, Inc. v. Mariner's Cay Development Corp.

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided December 11, 1985No. 22423PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Chandler, Justice:

This action arises out of a breach of contract for condominium construction.

We affirm.

Appellant-Developer (MCDC) and Respondent-Builder (Sentry) executed a “Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor” (Base Agreement) providing for the cost of construction. Concurrently, the parties executed a separate document entitled “Agreement for Profit and Overhead” (Side Agreement) for additional compensation above construction cost.

As the project neared completion, Sentry became concerned about payment. It filed a mechanic’s lien for balances due under both Agreements…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Townes Associates, Ltd. v. City of GreenvilleSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1976
  2. Klutts Resort Realty, Inc. v. Down'Round Development Corp.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1977
  3. Episcopal Housing Corp. v. Federal InsuranceSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1977
  4. Batson Yarn & Fabrics MacHinery Goup, Inc. v. Saurer-Allma GmbH-Allgauer MaschinenbauDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 1970
  5. Williamson v. Hotel MelroseSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1918

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Tilt-Up Concrete, Inc. v. Star City/Federal, Inc.Nebraska Supreme Court · 2001
  2. Liberty Builders, Inc. v. Horton Ex Rel. Estate of HortonCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1999
  3. Evans v. Accent Manufactured Homes, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 2003
  4. General Equipment & Supply Co. v. Keller Rigging & Construction, SC, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 2001
  5. Maddux Supply Co., Inc. v. Safhi, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 1994

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