James D. Morrisey, Inc. v. Gross Construction Co.

OPINION BY POPOVICH, J.:

The appellant, James D. Morrisey, Inc., appeals from the lower court’s order denying its “Petition To Vacate Arbitration Award.” We vacate and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

The facts consist of the following: Appellant, a sub-contractor, entered into two separate agreements with appellee, Gross Construction Co., Inc.—a general contractor, concerning two phases of a single job. The first contract was signed in August, 1971 (Phase I) and the second was executed in January, 1974 (Phase II).

On December 23, 1976, appellant filed a two count Complaint…