Legal Opinion
General Contractors Ass'n v. Tormenta
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 19, 1999PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Tom, J.
This appeal concerns the validity of a new provision, “section U,” in New York City construction contracts. Section U is the latest device by the City to bring under control delays and attendant costs caused by disputes between City contractors and utility companies whose facilities must be relocated during City projects. Petitioners, seeking to enjoin the use of section U, are contractors who bid for public improvement projects put out for competitive bidding by the municipal respondents. Respondent Department of Design and Construction is the principal agency…
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