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Schindler Elevator Corp. v. Tully Construction Co. Case Brief

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York2016Docket #3065093
139 A.D.3d 930 30 N.Y.S.3d 707

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Case Brief Summary & Legal Analysis

General Brief
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tl;dr: Subcontractor sued for delay damages. The appellate court reversed a judgment for the subcontractor, finding it waived claims by not strictly complying with the contract’s specific notice provision, a condition precedent.

Legal Significance: Reinforces that contractual notice provisions, when framed as conditions precedent, demand strict, literal compliance; substantial performance or the other party’s actual knowledge of the underlying claim is insufficient to excuse non-compliance.

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Case Facts & Court Holding

Key Facts & Case Background

In 2003, Tully Construction Co. (defendant), the general contractor for a City of New York project, subcontracted with Schindler Elevator Corp. (plaintiff) to install elevators. The subcontract incorporated the primary contract’s Article 11. Article 11.1.2 required a party claiming delay damages to submit, within 45 days of first incurring damages and every 30 days thereafter, “verified statements of the details and amounts of such damages, together with documentary evidence of such damages.” Article 11.2 stipulated that failure “to strictly comply with the requirements of Article . . . 11.1.2 shall be deemed a conclusive waiver by the Contractor of any and all claims for damages for delay.” In 2010, Schindler sued Tully for delay damages. The trial court awarded Schindler $209,235.36, finding that letters and emails from Schindler constituted sufficient notice. Tully appealed, arguing Schindler waived its claim by failing to adhere to the notice provision. Schindler’s communications did not include verified statements of damage amounts or supporting documentary evidence as required.

Court Holding & Legal Precedent

Issue: Did the subcontractor waive its claim for delay damages by failing to strictly comply with a contractual notice provision that required submission of verified statements and documentary evidence of damages, where such provision was expressly designated as a condition precedent and stated that non-compliance resulted in waiver?

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Legal Issue

Did the subcontractor waive its claim for delay damages by failing to strictly comply with a contractual notice provision that required submission of verified statements and documentary evidence of damages, where such provision was expressly designated as a condition precedent and stated that non-compliance resulted in waiver?

Conclusion

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Legal Rule

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Legal Analysis

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