Legal Opinion
Atlantic States Construction Co. v. Drummond & Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided October 9, 1968No. [No. 321, September Term, 1967.]PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcWilliams, J.
The parties are at odds over the meaning of their contract. The amount at stake is $20,701.63. There is disagreement also as to the date from which interest ought to be calculated. Our recital of the undisputed facts is based on a statement agreed to by counsel pursuant to Maryland Rule 828 g.
In August 1964, Laurel Plaza, Inc. (owner) contracted with appellant 1 (Atlantic) for the construction of a shopping center at Laurel, in Prince George’s County. In March 1965, Atlantic contracted 2 with appellee (Drummond) for the installation of the paving. Article XII of the contract reads as follows:
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2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Mullan Contracting Co. v. International Business MacHines Corp.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1959
- Mignot v. ParkhillOregon Supreme Court · 1964
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3Cited by36 opinions
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- Taylor v. Equitable Trust Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1973
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