P. K. Kurson, Inc. v. State

This claim arises out of a contract entered into with the State by P. K. Kurson, Inc., a Springfield construction contractor (hereafter referred to as Kurson). The contract was to expand the existing parking facilities at the Division of Highway Building located on By-Pass 66 in Springfield. (Contract No. H.B.-1739; Sangamon County; Administration Bldg. Parking Lot.)

The site of the new parking lot was an area covered with trees. Kurson had to remove and dispose of the trees as part of his contract, and this was the first portion of the work that had to be completed. The contract authorized…