Nelson Paving Co., Inc. v. Hjelle

ERICKSTAD, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon an arbitration award for Nelson Paving Co., Inc., in the sum of $186,660.69, and from an order denying a motion to vacate that award. It is a sequel to Hjelle v. Sornsin Construction Company, 173 N.W. 2d 431 (N.D.1969), wherein this court held that Nelson Paving, as a subcontractor in a State highway construction contract, was entitled to have its claim against the State and the prime contractor determined by arbitration.

By way of background we quote from that case.

“On April 11, 1966, the Prime Contractor was awarded certain…