Pima County by City of Tucson v. Maya Const. Co.

MOELLER, Justice.

JURISDICTION

In 1983, Pima County, acting through its agent, the City of Tucson, entered into a public works contract with Maya Construction Company (Maya) for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant. Because of disputes which arose between the parties over amounts allegedly owed under the contract, both Pima County and Maya demanded arbitration pursuant to their contract’s provisions. Maya contends that it was entitled to substantial additional monies under the contract for extras and changes, and Pima County contends that it was entitled to liquidated damages by…