Legal Opinion

Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. v. Smith

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided July 6, 2012Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sconiers, J.

For the past 100 years, certain publicly-funded construction projects in this State having a cost that exceeds a specific monetary threshold (qualifying projects) have been subject to legislation generally known as the “Wicks Law.” The Wicks Law is comprised of a collection of statutes found, inter alia, in the General Municipal Law, the State Finance Law, the Public Authorities Law, the Public Housing Law and the Education Law. The Wicks Law requires a governmental entity contracting for a qualifying project to prepare separate bid specifications and award…

2Cases cited33 opinions

Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. DoeSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. PatakiNew York Court of Appeals · 2003
Maurizzio v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
Jered Contracting Corp. v. New York City Transit AuthorityNew York Court of Appeals · 1968
Matter of JacobNew York Court of Appeals · 1995

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