Ackron Contracting Co. v. Oakland County

On April 18, 1972, Oakland County entered into two contracts with Ackron Contracting Company for the construction of portions of the Clinton-Oakland Sewage Disposal System. The contracts called for installation of sewer mains as well as for the restoration of areas disturbed as a result of construction. The drawings and specifications for the contracts were set out in two separate booklets specifically incorporated into the contract. At the same time, Argonaut Insurance Company, appellant herein, executed performance bonds as surety for Ackron’s performance of the contracts.

Ackron commenced…