Syracuse Supply Co. v. State

The crane was moved into claimant’s facility in Syracuse and repair work began in November 1978. On disassembly of the crane, it was found that a number of parts believed to have been repairable required replacement. After DOT’s representative made an inspection, he agreed to all changes in the contract necessary to complete the work and also requested that the undercarriage of the crane be cleaned by sandblasting rather than by steam, as was contemplated under the written contract.

The work was completed and the crane was returned to DOT in April 1979. Claimant then submitted two invoices,…