Legal Opinion
McMahon Contracting, L.P. v. City of Carrollton
Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)
Decided March 17, 2009No. 05-07-01626-CVPublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
Opinion by
Justice LANG.
McMahon Contracting, L.P. brought suit against the City of Carrollton, claiming the City owed McMahon payment for retain-age due under a street replacement contract and additional compensation for “extra work” performed at City’s direction. McMahon specifically plead claims for breach of contract, quantum meruit, and interest and attorney fees under the Prompt Payment Act. See Tex. Gov’t Code Ann. §§ 2251.001-.055 (Vernon 2008). The trial court granted summary judgment in City’s favor. McMahon timely perfected this appeal.
In three issues, McMahon asserts trial…
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