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This appeal addresses a payment dispute involving leased construction equipment for two sewer projects in Gallatin. Nashville Ford Tractor, Inc., an equipment leasing company, sought recovery from Ralph M. Webster, the general contractor, and Great American Insurance Company, the bonding company, after a subcontractor's default. The trial court initially awarded Nashville Ford Tractor a judgment against Great American, but denied pre-judgment interest due to document falsification. The appellate court found that Nashville Ford Tractor intentionally altered lease agreements to support its claim, a fraudulent act that vitiates any recovery under the payment bond. Consequently, the judgment against Great American Insurance Company was reversed.
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This appeal addresses a payment dispute involving leased construction equipment for two sewer projects in Gallatin. Nashville Ford Tractor, Inc., an equipment leasing company, sought recovery from Ralph M. Webster, the general contractor, and Great American Insurance Company, the bonding company, after a subcontractor's default. The trial court initially awarded Nashville Ford Tractor a judgment against Great American, but denied pre-judgment interest due to document falsification. The appellate court found that Nashville Ford Tractor intentionally altered lease agreements to support its claim, a fraudulent act that vitiates any recovery under the payment bond. Consequently, the judgment against Great American Insurance Company was reversed.
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