Legal Opinion
White Oak Corp. v. Department of Transportation
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided January 29, 1991No. 13932PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShea, J.
This action was brought by a highway construction contractor after it had completed a major highway construction project for the state of Connect*283icut in 1979. The principal issues before us are (1) whether a “no damages for delay” clause in the contract limits the plaintiffs recovery of damages, (2) whether the amount awarded to the plaintiff for idle equipment should be adjusted to reflect lack of wear and tear, and (3) whether the state is liable for prejudgment interest on the amounts due the plaintiff.
On April 17, 1974, the plaintiff, White Oak Corporation (White Oak), a construction…
2Cases cited28 opinions
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