Anken Chemical & Film Corp. v. State

Claimant seeks recovery of the sum of $38,400.99 from respondent for materials and services rendered to the Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Motor Vehicles.

It appears that the materials and services were received by respondent, but that, as a result of delay in billing by the claimant, payment was not made prior to the closing of the biennial appropriation.

The parties have stipulated to a reduced sum in part as follows:

“7. That the said amount of $38,144.49 is lawfully due and owing to the claimant from the respondent, and should be paid.”

Where a contract with the State has…