Legal Opinion
University of Louisville v. RAM Engineering & Construction, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Kentucky
Decided November 18, 2005No. 2004-CA-001752-MRPublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SCHRODER, Judge.
The University of Louisville (the University) appeals the award of prejudgment interest in an action for a breach of contract on the grounds that the trial court did not have the authority to award prejudgment interest against a governmental entity. We opine that KRS 45A.245 waives sovereign immunity in contract actions against the state with a cap on damages of twice the original contract price. Because the cap is the only limiting factor on damages, the trial court was correct in awarding prejudgment interest and we affirm.
RAM Engineering & Construction, Inc., (RAM)…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Ammerman v. Bd. of Educ., Nicholas CountyKentucky Supreme Court · 2000
- Foley Construction Company v. WardCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
- General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. v. JuddCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1966
- Dalton v. MullinsCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1956
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