D. Federico Co. v. New Bedford Redevelopment Authority

Decision in this case turns on whether the plaintiff, a construction company, was bound by its contract to make a particular form of demand before bringing suit. Judgment was entered for the plaintiff on a master’s report and, save for modifications with respect to payment of interest, we affirm that judgment.

Most of the facts are not in dispute. The defendant, the New Bedford Redevelopment Authority (NBRA), invited bids for site work in connection with an urban renewal project, largely involving construction of storm drains, sanitary sewers, water mains, curbs, sidewalks and new pavement in…