Morrison v. State Highway Commission

(Pro Tempore)

Plaintiffs, construction contractors, sued the state of Oregon through the State Highway Commission for certain additional costs arising out of the construction of approximately five miles of highway in Wallowa county. Plaintiffs assert they are entitled to additional compensation because of unusual or unexpected conditions encountered during the construction of this highway within the purview of the “Changed Conditions” clause of their contract with the highway commission.

The ease was tried by the court without a jury, and findings of fact, conclusions of law and judgment were…