Deeter-Ritchey-Sippel Associates v. Westminster College

Opinion by

Jacobs, J.,

In June of 1971, Deeter-Ritchey-Sippel Associates [hereinafter appellant], a professional corporation engaged in the practice of architecture in Allegheny County, entered into a contract with Westminster College, a nonprofit corporation located in Lawrence County, for the design of a new “Science Resources Center” for the campus. After difficulties arose between the parties, the college terminated the contract in early 1972. The appellant immediately ceased working on the project and subsequently filed suit in Allegheny County to recover fees allegedly accrued at the time…