Hart Engineering Co. v. City of Pawtucket Water Supply Board

OPINION

This matter was before the Supreme Court on an order issued to both parties to appear and show cause why their appeals should not be summarily sustained or dismissed. The case arose out of a dispute between Hart Engineering Company (Hart) and the City of Pawtucket Water Supply Board (the city). The issues were submitted to an arbitrator who, after hearing, made an award to Hart Engineering Company.

The arbitrator found that Hart had not been responsible for delays and therefore the city was obligated to compensate it for losses resulting from the delays. In rendering the award the…